Secret Service head Kimberly Cheatle breaks silence after Trump shooting as questions swirl over how it unfolded
8 months, 1 week ago

Secret Service head Kimberly Cheatle breaks silence after Trump shooting as questions swirl over how it unfolded

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The head of the Secret Service has admitted that it was "unacceptable" for an armed assassin to come so close to killing former president Donald Trump. open image in gallery Secret Service had Kimberly Cheatle said she doesn’t plan to resign in the wake of the shooting of Donald Trump Questions, criticisms, and conspiracy theories have swirled around the Secret Service ever since 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks crawled up onto a roof less than 150 meters away from Trump's podium and opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle. Former Secret Service agent Jonathan Wackrow told The Independent that "a lot of questions remain unanswered", saying the service must immediately review what happened and whether its procedures need to be changed before candidates in this year's election are exposed to further violence. open image in gallery Questions, criticisms, and conspiracy theories have swirled around the Secret Service ever since 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks crawled up onto a roof less than 150 meters away from Trump’s podium and opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle In her ABC interview, Cheatle said local police had been tasked with securing the building from which shots were fired, and that they had officers inside it while the shooter was scaling the roof.

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Number of rookie Secret Service agents rose as experienced members dwindled in the years leading up to Trump’s shooting
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Number of rookie Secret Service agents rose as experienced members dwindled in the years leading up to Trump’s shooting

The Independent  

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Secret Service displayed 'troubling' shortcomings around Donald Trump assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, review finds
5 months, 1 week ago

Secret Service displayed 'troubling' shortcomings around Donald Trump assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, review finds

ABC  

Secret Service personnel displayed a "troubling" lack of critical thinking as to the risk posed to Donald Trump in the lead-up to a Pennsylvania assassination attempt, according to a new report. "The Secret Service must be the world's leading governmental protective organisation," the report said. In its final report, the panel noted "no-one from the Secret Service" told the Trump …

Two men shot during Pennsylvania assassination attempt on Trump say Secret Service failed them
5 months, 1 week ago

Two men shot during Pennsylvania assassination attempt on Trump say Secret Service failed them

The Independent  

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Duo wounded in Trump’s Pennsylvania rally shooting break silence: ‘I’m sure there was negligence’
5 months, 1 week ago

Duo wounded in Trump’s Pennsylvania rally shooting break silence: ‘I’m sure there was negligence’

The Independent  

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Melania Trump reveals what she really thinks about 'top-level' of Secret Service and whether they can keep her husband safe
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Melania Trump reveals what she really thinks about 'top-level' of Secret Service and whether they can keep her husband safe

Daily Mail  

Former First Lady Melania Trump revealed Sunday that it was still hard to trust the Secret Service to protect her husband after former President Donald Trump was shot by a would-be assassin in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13. Melania Trump detailed her thoughts about the Secret Service in an exclusive sit-down interview with Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo on Sunday. …

Dual missions strain Secret Service when the job is harder than ever
6 months, 1 week ago

Dual missions strain Secret Service when the job is harder than ever

NPR  

Dual missions strain Secret Service when the job is harder than ever ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: A gunman apparently hit out on Donald Trump's golf course for nearly 12 hours hoping to shoot the former president just a couple months after a would-be assassin grazed Trump's ear when he fired on the candidate at a campaign rally, which raises the question, …

Has the Secret Service hid information about Trump's assassination?
7 months ago

Has the Secret Service hid information about Trump's assassination?

Daily Mail  

Less than two months ago, Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt after 20-year-old Thomas Crooks opened fire at an open-air rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. While Secret Service agents were applauded for bravely swarming the stage to protect Trump, the incident represented one of the worst security failures in American history. As questions mounted, Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle was …

Secret Service under fire again after agent allegedly ‘abandoned her post’ at Trump's NC rally to breastfeed
7 months, 1 week ago

Secret Service under fire again after agent allegedly ‘abandoned her post’ at Trump's NC rally to breastfeed

Hindustan Times  

The US Secret Service is reportedly investigating whether a female agent left her post at Donald Trump’s North Carolina rally to breastfeed. Secret Service under fire again after female agent allegedly ‘abandoned her post’ at Donald Trump's NC rally What are the allegations? She alleged that the female agent “abandoned her post” with “no permission/warning to the event site agent, …

Police release new bodycam footage of Donald Trump assassination attempt
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Police release new bodycam footage of Donald Trump assassination attempt

ABC  

Police have released new bodycam footage showing the moment an officer made contact with the man who attempted to assassinate former president Donald Trump. When audio was later picked up on the bodycam, the officer who saw Crooks could be heard shouting "he's straight up" and asking "who has eyes on him". "The attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump …

Texas woman armed with pistol arrested for threatening Donald Trump days after ex-prez survived assassination attempt
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Texas woman armed with pistol arrested for threatening Donald Trump days after ex-prez survived assassination attempt

Hindustan Times  

An armed woman from Texas has reportedly been arrested for threatening Donald Trump in Washington, DC. Last Friday, August 2, 41-year-old Christina Montoya was busted in northeastern DC after the Secret Service tipped off local cops about her. Texas woman armed with pistol arrested for threatening Donald Trump days after former prez survived assassination attempt In a public statement, MPD …

Acting Secret Service Director admits more staggering failures from the Donald Trump assassination attempt and reveals if anyone was fired since the former president was shot
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Acting Secret Service Director admits more staggering failures from the Donald Trump assassination attempt and reveals if anyone was fired since the former president was shot

Daily Mail  

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe continued to reveal failures Friday from the day former President Donald Trump was nearly assassinated while speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe continued to reveal failures Friday from the day former President Donald Trump was nearly assassinated while speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania …

Watch as Secret Service holds press conference on Trump assassination attempt
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch as Secret Service holds press conference on Trump assassination attempt

The Independent  

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Watch: Secret Service and FBI directors grilled at Trump shooting hearing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Secret Service and FBI directors grilled at Trump shooting hearing

The Independent  

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‘Melania thought the worst had happened’: Donald Trump on Pennsylvania shooting; vows to hold more outdoor rallies
7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Melania thought the worst had happened’: Donald Trump on Pennsylvania shooting; vows to hold more outdoor rallies

Live Mint  

Donald Trump, the Republican Presidential candidate and former US President, on Monday revealed that his wife, Melania, was “watching live” coverage when multiple shots were fired at his election rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month. Melania was watching the rally on television and thought, “the worst had happened,” Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham …

Trump defends female Secret Service agent who faced backlash after shooting
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump defends female Secret Service agent who faced backlash after shooting

The Independent  

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‘She wanted to take a bullet,’ Donald Trump defends Secret Service agent amidst criticism by Elon Musk, others
7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘She wanted to take a bullet,’ Donald Trump defends Secret Service agent amidst criticism by Elon Musk, others

Live Mint  

Former US President Donald Trump praised the bravery of a female Secret Service agent who protected him during a recent assassination attempt, countering critics who doubted her effectiveness due to her size. She wanted to take a bullet.” Trump's remarks were made in response to online criticism of the female Secret Service agent, including comments from tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, …

Trump defends 'brave' Secret Service agent who 'shielded' him during assassination attempt after woman was attacked by online trolls: 'She wanted to take a bullet'
8 months ago

Trump defends 'brave' Secret Service agent who 'shielded' him during assassination attempt after woman was attacked by online trolls: 'She wanted to take a bullet'

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump has defended a 'brave' female Secret Service agent who 'shielded' him during his attempted assassination after she was attacked by online trolls. Donald Trump has defended a 'brave' female Secret Service agent who 'shielded' him during his attempted assassination after she was attacked by online trolls Trump managed to survive the attempt on his life during a rally …

USA Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Congressional hearing on Trump assassination attempt
8 months ago

USA Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Congressional hearing on Trump assassination attempt

Op India  

On Tuesday, the US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle announced that she was stepping down from her job, according to an email she sent to staff. BREAKING: 10 days after Trump was shot, U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns. Her resignation comes shortly after this viral grilling by a U.S. Congresswoman: pic.twitter.com/WnFus4P0nb — Shiv Aroor July 23, 2024 In …

Officers left post to go look for Trump rally gunman before shooting, state police boss says
8 months ago

Officers left post to go look for Trump rally gunman before shooting, state police boss says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Two local law enforcement officers stationed in the complex of buildings where a gunman opened fire at former President Donald Trump left to go search for the man before the shooting, the head of Pennsylvania State Police said Tuesday, raising questions about whether a key post was left unattended as the shooter climbed onto a roof. Pennsylvania State …

Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Trump assassination attempt
8 months ago

Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Trump assassination attempt

The Independent  

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Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigns following scrutiny after the assassination attempt on Trump
8 months ago

Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigns following scrutiny after the assassination attempt on Trump

The Hindu  

The director of the Secret Service said on July 23 she is resigning following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former Presidents could fail in its core mission. She called the attempt on Mr. Trump’s life the Secret Service’s “most significant operational failure” in decades …

Watch: Secret Service director grilled over Trump assassination attempt
8 months ago

Watch: Secret Service director grilled over Trump assassination attempt

The Independent  

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Trump reacts to Secret Service resignation: 'It was my great honor' to be shot
8 months ago

Trump reacts to Secret Service resignation: 'It was my great honor' to be shot

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday reacted to the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle by claiming that it was "an honor" for him to survive an assassination attempt on his life earlier this month. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote that "the Biden/Harris Administration did not properly protect me, and I was forced to take a …

US Secret Service head Kimberly Cheatle quits amid scrutiny over Trump assassination attempt
8 months ago

US Secret Service head Kimberly Cheatle quits amid scrutiny over Trump assassination attempt

Firstpost  

The House of Representatives has announced the formation of a bipartisan taskforce to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald Trump As bipartisan pressure over the lapses that led to the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle has resigned. Earlier in the day, the House of Representatives announced the formation of a bipartisan taskforce …

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Trump's assassination attempt, ‘I take full…’
8 months ago

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Trump's assassination attempt, ‘I take full…’

Hindustan Times  

The director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job, according to an email she sent to staff, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission. Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since …

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Resigns After Trump Shooting
8 months ago

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Resigns After Trump Shooting

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned after facing backlash over the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Pennsylvania. He also announced plans to appoint a new director “soon.” U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, seen Monday, has resigned after facing backlash over the attempted assassination of former President Donald …

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Trump shooting
8 months ago

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Trump shooting

Daily Mail  

Embattled Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle dramatically announced Tuesday her resignation in the wake of the colossal security failures that led to Donald Trump being shot. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has dramatically announced her resignation after the massive security failures that led to the attempted assassination on Donald Trump House Speaker Mike Johnson called her resignation 'long overdue' and …

U.S. Secret Service chief resigns after Trump assassination attempt
8 months ago

U.S. Secret Service chief resigns after Trump assassination attempt

Raw Story  

U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned, MSNBC reported Tuesday. Cheatle appeared before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Monday at which members of both parties berated her over the failures of the agents at a rally where Donald Trump was shot in the ear in an assassination attempt. Despite spending decades working her way up the ranks, …

Will Secret Service boss Kimberly Cheatle face perjury charges amid calls to resign? ‘We are all sitting ducks with you’
8 months ago

Will Secret Service boss Kimberly Cheatle face perjury charges amid calls to resign? ‘We are all sitting ducks with you’

Hindustan Times  

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Monday faced severe questioning at the House Oversight Committee's hearing in the wake of the agency's failure over assassination attempt against Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Kimberly Cheatle testifies on Trump assassination attempt Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, stated in his opening remarks, …

Lawmakers question Secret Service chief about lapses that led to Trump assassination attempt
8 months ago

Lawmakers question Secret Service chief about lapses that led to Trump assassination attempt

The Hindu  

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said July 22 that her agency failed in its mission to protect former President Donald Trump, as lawmakers of both major political parties demanded during a highly contentious congressional hearing that she resign over security failures that allowed a gunman to scale a roof and open fire at a campaign rally. Yet, Ms. Cheatle remained …

Secret Service director resigns amid anger over Trump shooting security lapses
8 months ago

Secret Service director resigns amid anger over Trump shooting security lapses

LA Times  

Then-Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testified before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee on Monday, a day before resigning. Cheatle, a 29-year veteran of the Secret Service, previously served under former President Clinton, led protection for former Vice President Dick Cheney and oversaw the agency’s protective mission during Trump’s time in office. “As we move forward, I wish Kim all …

Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle resigns over Trump shooting
8 months ago

Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle resigns over Trump shooting

Al Jazeera  

Kimberly Cheatle stepping down amid pressure after assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. The head of the United States Secret Service is stepping down over the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, after days of mounting pressure and criticism for failing to prevent the shooting. “In light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I …

Secret Service director resigns in wake of Trump assassination attempt
8 months ago

Secret Service director resigns in wake of Trump assassination attempt

NPR  

Secret Service director resigns in wake of Trump assassination attempt toggle caption Kent Nishimura/Getty Images U.S. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigned from her job, according to a statement released by the White House. President Biden thanked Cheatle for her service, saying "she has selflessly dedicated and risked her life to protect our nation throughout her career in the United …

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns amid massive criticism for Trump shooting
8 months ago

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns amid massive criticism for Trump shooting

India TV News  

In a major development, US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday after the agency came under harsh scrutiny for its failure to stop a would-be assassin from wounding former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally, according to media reports. Cheatle took responsibility in the Trump shooting case Cheatle, who has led the agency since 2022, told lawmakers …

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns
8 months ago

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns

CNN  

CNN — US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has tendered her resignation amid scrutiny of security lapses related to the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, sources tell CNN. Video Ad Feedback Former Secret Service agent says 'no other option' for director after testimony 01:39 - Source: CNN Cheatle said in her resignation letter that she made the …

US secret service director resigns following attempted assassination of Trump
8 months ago

US secret service director resigns following attempted assassination of Trump

China Daily  

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle enters a House of Representatives Oversight Committee hearing on the security lapses that allowed an attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, the US on July 22. WASHINGTON -- US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday after widespread outrage over the …

The Secret Service director should be fired
8 months ago

The Secret Service director should be fired

Salon  

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle’s appearance before the House Oversight Committee on Monday to answer questions about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump was a disaster. Secret Service Director Cheatle has so far provided no answers for how an untrained 20-year-old shooter got within 150 yards of a presidential candidate who was under Secret Service protection. Local law enforcement officials …

'We failed': Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle takes responsibility for lapses leading to Trump's shooting
8 months ago

'We failed': Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle takes responsibility for lapses leading to Trump's shooting

Firstpost  

Earlier this month, former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania Taking responsibility for the failures that led to an attempt on US President Donald Trump’s life earlier this month, US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has admitted that the agency failed in its job. ‘I take full responsibility’ Appearing before the Oversight Committee …

'I didn't ask that!' Democrat snaps as Secret Service director dodges question
8 months ago

'I didn't ask that!' Democrat snaps as Secret Service director dodges question

Raw Story  

U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced an angry House Oversight and Reform Committee on Monday, with both parties demanding answers to failures during the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Among those bombarding Cheatle with questions was Virginia Democrat, Rep. Gerry Connolly, He pointed out the "incredible daily risk" that agents take, adding that while all law enforcement agents face …

Watch Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle squirm as she is brutally grilled in Congress over Trump shooting security failure
8 months ago

Watch Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle squirm as she is brutally grilled in Congress over Trump shooting security failure

Daily Mail  

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was accused of being 'full of s***' and giving less answers than a toddler as she was ripped to shreds by lawmakers during a grilling over Donald Trump's assassination attempt. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle sat for hours before the House Oversight Committee on Monday to testify about the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on …

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle: 'We Failed' On Day Of Trump Rally Shooting
8 months ago

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle: 'We Failed' On Day Of Trump Rally Shooting

Huff Post  

WASHINGTON ― Kimberly Cheatle, director of the U.S. Secret Service, acknowledged Monday that the near-assassination of former President Donald Trump represented a fundamental failure on her agency’s part, but refused to explain exactly what went wrong. Speaking before lawmakers on Capitol Hill, Cheatle described the July 13 shooting of Trump and attendees at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, as “the …

Secret Service director says 'we failed' after Trump assassination attempt
8 months ago

Secret Service director says 'we failed' after Trump assassination attempt

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said Monday that her agency failed in its mission to protect former President Donald Trump, as lawmakers of both major political parties demanded during a highly contentious congressional hearing that she resign over security failures that allowed a gunman to scale a roof and open fire at a campaign rally. AP AUDIO: Secret …

US Secret Service director admits Trump shooting an ‘operational failure’
8 months ago

US Secret Service director admits Trump shooting an ‘operational failure’

Al Jazeera  

Kimberly Cheatle says the incident is ‘the most significant operational failure at the Secret Service in decades’. The US Secret Service chief has admitted to Congress that the agency failed to prevent the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a July 13 campaign rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania. As the director of the United States Secret Service, I …

Secret Service chief admits ‘significant mistake’ in Trump shooting: ‘We failed, I take full responsibility…’
8 months ago

Secret Service chief admits ‘significant mistake’ in Trump shooting: ‘We failed, I take full responsibility…’

India TV News  

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, on Monday, acknowledged that she and her agency failed when a would-be assassin wounded Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. As the director of the United States Secret Service, I take full responsibility for any security lapse," Cheatle, who faces Republican calls for her removal, said …

After decades working for the Secret Service, Trump's attempted assassination means Kim Cheatle faces an uncertain future
8 months ago

After decades working for the Secret Service, Trump's attempted assassination means Kim Cheatle faces an uncertain future

ABC  

Months before landing the top job, US Secret Service director Kimberley Cheatle told a magazine she "thrives on chaos". In his announcement of her appointment, Mr Biden said he and First Lady Jill Biden "know firsthand" Ms Cheatle's "commitment to her job and to the Secret Services". "The United States Secret Service has a no-fail mission, yet it failed on …

Secret Service chief noted a ‘zero fail mission.’ After Trump rally, she’s facing calls to resign
8 months ago

Secret Service chief noted a ‘zero fail mission.’ After Trump rally, she’s facing calls to resign

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. WASHINGTON — When Kimberly Cheatle led the Secret Service’s operations to safeguard the American president and other dignitaries, she said she would talk to agents in training about the “awesome responsibility” of their job. “This agency and the Secret Service has a zero fail mission,” Cheatle, who is now director …

Secret Service acknowledges denying some past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
8 months, 1 week ago

Secret Service acknowledges denying some past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security

LA Times  

Members of the U.S. Secret Service look on at a campaign event for former President Trump on Saturday in Michigan. The Secret Service has acknowledged it denied some requests by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign for increased security at his events in the years before the assassination attempt on him at a recent rally. But the Secret Service acknowledged …

Secret Service director to testify agency ‘failed’ during Trump shooting
8 months, 1 week ago

Secret Service director to testify agency ‘failed’ during Trump shooting

CNN  

CNN — United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday that her agency “failed” its mission during the attempted assassination of Donald Trump earlier this month. “The Secret Service has a zero fail mission, but it failed on July 13 and in the days leading up to the rally,” Comer’s …

US Secret Service says rejected Trump requests for more resources: Report
8 months, 1 week ago

US Secret Service says rejected Trump requests for more resources: Report

Al Jazeera  

Secret Service says the denied requests were not specifically for the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the attack took place. The United States Secret Service has admitted it had turned down a request for additional resources to protect former President Donald Trump before his attempted assassination last week, according to a report carried by The New York Times. The Washington …

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to testify before Congress after Trump's assassination attempt
8 months, 1 week ago

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to testify before Congress after Trump's assassination attempt

Firstpost  

The US Secret Service is under fire for failures and lapses that led to former President Donald Trump’s assassination attempt last week Even as the investigators scramble to understand the motive behind the attempt on Donald Trump’s life last week, US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has been summoned to testify before a Congressional committee. In a post on X, …

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