In a heated congressional hearing, United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced tough questioning over her agency’s failure to prevent an assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Cheatle acknowledged that the event was the “most significant operational failure of the Secret Service in decades,” sparking outrage among members of Congress.
Republican Congressman Michael Waltz criticized Cheatle for a lack of transparency, citing the absence of press conferences held by the Secret Service, FBI, or DOJ. Waltz bluntly stated that he would fire Cheatle for her handling of the situation, emphasizing the importance of accurate information dissemination. He called for Cheatle’s resignation, asserting that the mishandling of the incident only fueled misinformation.
Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace furthered the scrutiny by questioning how Cheatle’s opening statement was leaked to the press before her appearance at the hearing. Cheatle claimed ignorance regarding the unauthorized disclosure, prompting Mace to dismiss her explanation as “bull***t.” The exchange highlighted the frustration and skepticism surrounding the Secret Service’s handling of the assassination attempt.
The contentious hearing underscored the gravity of the security breach and the urgent need for accountability within the Secret Service. As questions continue to swirl around the agency’s capabilities and transparency, the spotlight remains on Cheatle’s leadership and the repercussions of the failed prevention of the assassination attempt on Trump.
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