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Secret Service Director Resigns After July 13 Trump Assassination Attempt in Pennsylvania

Jul 23, 2024, 02:30 PM

U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned following intense scrutiny and bipartisan calls for her resignation after the agency's failure to prevent an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred on July 13 during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, where Trump was wounded by a would-be assassin. Cheatle admitted to Congress on July 22 that the agency failed in its mission to protect Trump, leading to widespread criticism and demands for her resignation from lawmakers of both major political parties. Cheatle's resignation comes a day after her contentious testimony before the House Oversight Committee, where she faced harsh questioning and refused to provide specific details about the security failures.