Breaking News: US Secret Service Director Resigns Amid Trump Assassination Attempt
Breaking News: US Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle has resigned following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
The incident occurred at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania earlier this month. Cheatle faced bipartisan calls to step down after a contentious House committee hearing, where she failed to answer critical questions about the security lapse.
In her resignation letter, Cheatle took full responsibility for the incident, expressing that the scrutiny had become a distraction from the agency’s mission. President Joe Biden, while acknowledging her service, emphasized the need for accountability and announced plans to appoint a new director soon.
Cheatle’s tenure, which began in 2022, was marred by the shooting incident where Trump was grazed by a bullet, resulting in one death and two injuries among the audience.
During a tense six-hour hearing, Cheatle admitted to the significant operational failure but resisted initial calls for resignation. Lawmakers from both parties criticized her handling of the event, leading to her decision to step down.
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The shooting suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by a counter-sniper shortly after firing. The investigation into how Crooks accessed the rooftop and why Trump was allowed to take the stage continues, with expectations for more accountability in the future.
Former President Trump criticized the current administration for the security breach, while Republican leaders called Cheatle’s resignation overdue. The incident has raised serious concerns about the Secret Service’s ability to protect high-profile figures, prompting calls for a thorough investigation and reforms to restore public trust.
Source BBC
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