In a dramatic turn of events, calls for the resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle have intensified following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, where Trump suffered a gunshot wound to his ear.
The assailant, identified by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed on the scene by Secret Service agents. How Crooks could so easily gain access to his elevated position is raising serious questions.
Female secret service agent fails situational judgement course (ability to separate gumen from innocent civilians). Kimberly Cheatle authorized her graduation anyway, in order to fulfill the girl quota.
Sign petition to fire this lunatic:https://t.co/uJCYxVbTLJ
— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) July 14, 2024
Former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino led the charge for Cheatle's resignation, criticizing her for prioritizing politics over presidential protection. Bongino asserted that Cheatle’s leadership had failed to ensure adequate security measures, calling her actions "extreme incompetence or deliberate."
He wasn't alone in his condemnation; Elon Musk also called for Cheatle's resignation, suggesting on social media that the failure to detect the shooter indicated either gross negligence or intentional oversight.
Speaker Mike Johnson will be calling for the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Nothing adds up for the failure to protect President Trump. DHS Alejandro Mayorkas is covering it up. https://t.co/d2PGdoMLY6
— Jungle Ball (@JungleBall_2) July 17, 2024
The incident has prompted a formal investigation by the House Oversight & Accountability Committee, which has jurisdiction over the Secret Service. Congressman Clay Higgins announced that Cheatle has been summoned to testify at a public hearing on July 22, 2024. This hearing aims to uncover the security lapses that led to the near-fatal attack on Trump.
Reports have surfaced that the Trump campaign had repeatedly requested increased security measures, but these requests were allegedly rebuffed by the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Secret Service.
This denial of additional resources has fueled speculation about potential political motives behind the inadequate security.
The assassination attempt has amplified concerns about the Secret Service's ability to protect high-profile political figures amid increasing political tensions. As the investigation unfolds, many are demanding accountability and transparency from the Secret Service and its leadership. The upcoming hearing is expected to provide critical insights into the failures that almost cost the life of a former president.
