On July 23, 2024, Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle announced her formal resignation in an email distributed amongst Secret Service staff members, obtained by the Associated Press. Deputy Director of the Secret Service, Ronald Rowe, has been appointed as the agency’s acting director for the time being.
“I take full responsibility for the security lapse. In light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to step down as your director.”
Associated Press on Kimberly Cheatle’s Email
The now-ex-director faced absolutely brutal backlash from both sides of the political aisle during a congressional hearing on Monday, where she was accused of completely stonewalling both Democrat and Republican Congress members. Based on Cheatle’s responses (or lack thereof) during the hearing, it would be completely fair to assume as much. She gave absolutely zero new information.
Ex-director Cheatle was compelled to testify after being subpoenaed by members of Congress. After the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, it’s no surprise that the director was due for questioning; her agency was directly responsible for the horrific event that unfolded that fateful Saturday. You can watch the whole hearing right here.
Sources:
Long, C. (2024, July 23). Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/secret-service-director-trump-rally-8b1b13cece2ff25590c81093032dceb4
Czachor, E. M. (2024, July 23). Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Trump shooting security lapses. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/secret-service-director-resigning-kimberly-cheatle-trump-shooting/
LiveNOW from FOX. (2024, July 22). FULL HEARING: Secret Service Kim Cheatle Hearing on Trump Assassination Attempt Day 1 | LiveNOW FOX [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Qi7pfBxzQ
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