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Secret Service Director to Testify July 22 Amid Calls for Resignation Over Trump Assassination Attempt

Jul 19, 2024, 03:39 PM

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is facing intense scrutiny and calls for her resignation following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Despite these calls, Cheatle has stated she will not resign, citing the need for continuity of operations. The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer and ranking member Jamie Raskin, has subpoenaed Cheatle to testify on July 22 regarding the security failures that led to the attempt on Trump's life. The incident, which occurred at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, has been described as a catastrophic security failure, with many lawmakers demanding accountability and transparency from the Secret Service. Cheatle, a veteran of the agency, has agreed to comply with the subpoena and will appear before the committee. The assassination attempt, in which Trump was shot in the head, has sparked widespread criticism and calls for a thorough investigation into the Secret Service's actions and leadership. Cheatle met with Trump at his Milwaukee hotel following the incident.