Secret Service under fire again after agent allegedly ‘abandoned her post’ at Trump's NC rally to breastfeed
7 months 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, according to three sources in the Secret Service community.” “Shortly before Trump's motorcade arrival -- I'm told five minutes beforehand -- the site agent was getting ready for the arrival.,” Crabtree wrote. Given this is a personnel matter, we are not in a position to comment further.” Secret Service Director Kimberley Cheatle resigned after facing massive backlash over the agency’s handling of the assassination attempt on Trump.

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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, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In the years leading …

Secret Service director touts changes as Congress presses him on Trump assassination attempt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Secret Service director touts changes as Congress presses him on Trump assassination attempt

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The acting director of the Secret Service said Thursday that the agency is “reorganizing and reimagining” its culture and how it operates following an assassination attempt against Donald Trump on the campaign trail. He also asked Rowe why so many things went wrong that day “yet nobody said anything.” Rowe said the agency used to have a culture …

Secret Service report offers new details on failures during Trump assassination attempt
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Secret Service report offers new details on failures during Trump assassination attempt

The Independent  

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Secret Service Reorganizes to Address Security Shortfalls
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Secret Service Reorganizes to Address Security Shortfalls

CNN  

Senior-level personnel changes at the US Secret Service are underway as the agency works to resolve security breakdowns that preceded the two attempts on former President Donald Trump's life this summer. Acting Director Ron Rowe laid out his plan in an agencywide email, calling for a paradigm shift that will allow the agency to enhance its resources and streamline operations. …

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

Secret Service agent accused of sexually assaulting Kamala Harris staffer in hotel room
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Secret Service agent accused of sexually assaulting Kamala Harris staffer in hotel room

The Independent  

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The Secret Service is investigating a report that an agent groped a Harris staff member
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Secret Service is investigating a report that an agent groped a Harris staff member

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — A U.S. Secret Service agent has been accused of groping and sexually harassing a member of Vice President Kamala Harris’ official staff during a trip last week, according to three people familiar with the matter. The Secret Service office of professional responsibility is investigating a misconduct allegation involving an employee, according to the law enforcement agency that is …

The Secret Service is investigating allegations that an agent groped a Harris staff member
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Secret Service is investigating allegations that an agent groped a Harris staff member

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris walks down the steps of Air Force Two. A Secret Service agent is accused of groping and sexually harassing a member of Harris’ official staff during a trip last week, according to three people familiar with the matter. A U.S. Secret Service agent has been accused of groping and sexually harassing a member of Vice President …

Trump defends female Secret Service agent who faced backlash after shooting
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump defends female Secret Service agent who faced backlash after shooting

The Independent  

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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'
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Secret Service chief out after Trump shooting
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Secret Service chief out after Trump shooting

China Daily  

This file photo shows US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testifying before 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. US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday after outrage …

Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigns following scrutiny after the assassination attempt on Trump
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Resigns After Trump Shooting
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

U.S. Secret Service chief resigns after Trump assassination attempt
7 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle resigns over Trump shooting
7 months, 3 weeks 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 amid anger over Trump shooting security lapses
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

US secret service director resigns following attempted assassination of Trump
7 months, 3 weeks 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
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Secret Service chief admits ‘significant mistake’ in Trump shooting: ‘We failed, I take full responsibility…’
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

US homeland chief hits back at attacks on women Secret Service agents
8 months ago

US homeland chief hits back at attacks on women Secret Service agents

Hindustan Times  

The US homeland security chief hit back Saturday at misogynistic attackson the women Secret Service agents who threw themselves into the line of fire to protect Donald Trump from a would-be assassin. US homeland chief hits back at attacks on women Secret Service agents "These assertions are baseless and insulting," Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement after the some on …

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

Secret Service blasts ‘disgusting’ right-wing attacks on female agents after Trump rally shooting
8 months ago

Secret Service blasts ‘disgusting’ right-wing attacks on female agents after Trump rally shooting

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 Secret Service said it was “appalled” by “disparaging” and …

House panel subpoenas Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle
8 months ago

House panel subpoenas Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a subpoena Wednesday to the Secret Service director compelling her to appear before the committee on Monday for what is scheduled to be the first congressional hearing into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Rep. James Comer said initially that the Secret Service committed to …

Trump assassination attempt - Women are too short, weak to protect someone like Donald Trump: U.S. right
8 months ago

Trump assassination attempt - Women are too short, weak to protect someone like Donald Trump: U.S. right

The Hindu  

As questions swirl over how a would-be assassin managed to get anywhere near Donald Trump, some conservatives are blaming the Secret Service for hiring the women agents who threw themselves into the line of fire to protect the former president. Women are too short, too weak — and in some cases, too overweight — to protect someone like Trump, according …

Trump shooting puts spotlight on Secret Service leadership — and the women serving in it
8 months ago

Trump shooting puts spotlight on Secret Service leadership — and the women serving in it

Raw Story  

Originally published by The 19th The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has put a new spotlight on the U.S. Secret Service and its director, Kimberly Cheatle, with prominent conservatives also raising questions about the fitness of women serving in the agency tasked with protecting current, former and would-be presidents. On Monday, Cheatle said in a statement: “Since the …

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

Insider reveals how Secret Service 'really screwed up' BEFORE Trump assassination bid and role women DEI hires played to put lives at risk
8 months ago

Insider reveals how Secret Service 'really screwed up' BEFORE Trump assassination bid and role women DEI hires played to put lives at risk

Daily Mail  

A former agent has linked diversity-hiring at the US Secret Service to the security failures at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, where the former president was shot at and grazed in an assassination attempt. The chaotic scenes at the rally cast doubt on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's controversial bid to 'diversify' the agency and make the male-dominated force absorb …

Secret Service REJECTS claims Trump was denied extra protection before shooting as questions grow over 'security failure'
8 months ago

Secret Service REJECTS claims Trump was denied extra protection before shooting as questions grow over 'security failure'

Daily Mail  

The Secret Service has rejected claims the former President Donald Trump was denied additional protection before the attempted assassination as the agency faced mounting questions over the failure in security. The Secret Service hit back at claims Donald Trump's team had sought additional security before the stunning assassination attempt on the former president 'There's an untrue assertion that a member …

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