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Biden Confident in Secret Service; Cheatle Refuses to Resign After Attempt on Trump’s Life

Jul 16, 2024, 01:16 AM

President Joe Biden has expressed his confidence in the Secret Service, stating that he feels safe with his security detail. This follows the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In response to the incident, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle admitted responsibility for the actions of her subordinates, stating, 'The buck stops with me.' Cheatle has refused to resign despite acknowledging the security failings. An exclusive interview with Cheatle will air on ABC World News with David Muir at 6:30 pET. Additionally, Biden has requested an independent security analysis to review the situation. In an interview with NBC's Lester Holt, Biden reiterated his confidence in the Secret Service.