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Secret Service Director Admits Failure in July 13 Trump Assassination Attempt

Jul 22, 2024, 02:47 PM

The Director of the U.S. Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, testified before the House Oversight Committee, acknowledging that the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13 was the agency's most significant operational failure in decades. Cheatle admitted the agency failed in its mission to protect Trump and took full responsibility for the security lapses. She emphasized that the incident has prompted a thorough review of the agency's protocols and procedures to prevent future failures. The shooting incident has raised concerns in Congress about the effectiveness of the Secret Service.