Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was grilled by the House Oversight Committee on Monday regarding security failures during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Cheatle took responsibility but did not answer key questions about how the gunman accessed the roof and fired.
Lawmakers from both parties expressed frustration and demanded Cheatle’s resignation. Rep. Nancy Mace accused Cheatle of dodging questions, while Rep. Gerry Connolly criticized her for evading simple queries.
Despite the criticism, Cheatle remained firm, emphasizing her commitment to a thorough investigation and a full report within 60 days. She acknowledged the incident as a significant operational failure and promised corrective actions to prevent future lapses.
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