Kimberly Cheatle

2024 - 7 - 23

When Grilling Gets Serious: Secret Service Director Under Fire!

Assassination Attempt - Capitol Hill Hearing - Congressional Testimony - Donald Trump - House Oversight Committee - Kimberly Cheatle - Resignation - Secret Service - Security Lapses

Kimberly Cheatle faces Congress in a showdown over Secret Service security blunders! Could this lead to her downfall?

In a dramatic hearing that felt more like a Hollywood thriller than a congressional oversight meeting, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle found herself in the hot seat on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle took turns grilling her about the shocking lapses in security that led to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Rather than easing the tension, Cheatle’s reluctance to provide clear answers only fueled the calls for her resignation, making it an unforgettable spectacle of political accountability—or the lack thereof.

As members of the House Oversight Committee relentlessly pressed her for accountability, Cheatle acknowledged her ultimate responsibility for the failures of her agency. She famously declared that she would "move heaven and earth" to ensure the safety of public figures going forward, drawing both skepticism and some begrudging respect. However, the situation left many wondering if her promises were just hot air or a genuine reflection of necessary reforms in the Secret Service.

Amidst the drama, a prominent Republican voice, Congressman Mike Johnson, emphasized the seriousness of the situation by expressing that Cheatle had “a lot to answer for.” The bipartisan outrage suggested that this wasn’t just a simple oversight; it echoed the mounting fears about national safety and the effectiveness of protective agencies. With Cheatle at the forefront, one has to wonder if she can truly navigate these turbulent waters—or if her tenure will go down in history as a cautionary tale.

The calls for Cheatle’s resignation, combined with rumors of potential impeachment, underscore just how precarious her position has become. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether Congress will take definitive action or if Cheatle can salvage her role and implement changes in her agency before it's too late.

Interestingly, the Secret Service was established in 1865 originally as a means to combat counterfeit currency, long before it took on the role of protecting high-profile individuals, including presidents. Plus, Cheatle is the first woman to serve as the Director of the Secret Service, breaking gender barriers in an organization steeped in tradition. Whether her leadership will be remembered for pioneering change or for failure remains a gripping suspense yet to be resolved!

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Hearing Wrap Up: Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Fails to ... (House Committee on Oversight and Reform |)

Director Cheatle could not or refused to answer basic questions from Committee members, leading Republican and Democrat members to call for Director Cheatle's ...

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Lawmakers Call on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to Step ... (The New York Times)

In a hearing on Capitol Hill, Director Kimberly A. Cheatle declined to answer questions about the lapses in protection that allowed a gunman to fire at ...

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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle admits Donald Trump ... (ABC News)

Kimberly Cheatle told a congressional committee hearing that she takes full responsibility for the missteps of the Secret Service in the lead-up to the ...

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Lawmakers grill Secret Service director over Trump assassination ... (CNN)

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testified Monday before the House Oversight Committee about the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.

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Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle faces grilling over Trump ... (BBC News)

Senior Republican Mike Johnson says Ms Cheatle has "a lot to answer for" with regards to the attack.

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Congress grills Secret Service director about Trump rally shooting (The Washington Post)

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was sharply questioned by members of the House Oversight Committee amid calls for her resignation after the Trump ...

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Secret Service director, grilled by lawmakers on the Trump ... (WHYY)

Director Kimberly Cheatle said she took “fully responsibility” for the security lapses, and she vowed to “move heaven and earth” to make sure there's no ...

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Congressman moves to impeach USSS Director Kimberly Cheatle (NewsNation Now)

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced Congress over the failure to protect former President Donald Trump from an attempted assassination.

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Secret Service director says 'we failed' after Trump assassination ... (The Associated Press)

The Secret Service's director told lawmakers during a congressional hearing that she “accepts responsibility” for the security failure at former President ...

Written Testimony from Director Kimberly Cheatle to the Oversight ... (United States Secret Service)

The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13th is the most significant operational failure at the Secret Service in decades and I am ...

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What we learned about the Trump assassination attempt from the ... (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Key takeaways from U.S. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle's testimony Monday before the House Oversight Committee on the July 13 assassination ...

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House committee skewers Secret Service director for not answering ... (NBC News)

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was skewered by a visibly frustrated House Oversight Committee on Monday after she said she took responsibility for ...

Kimberly Cheatle faced House lawmakers about security lapses by ... (WUFT)

The Secret Service director was on Capitol Hill Monday. For nearly five hours, she faced questions from House lawmakers demanding answers about the ...

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Cheatle: Trump assassination attempt 'most significant operational ... (CNN)

In her opening remarks before the House Oversight Committee, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said the assassination attempt against Donald Trump ...

Kimberly Cheatle faced House lawmakers about security lapses by ... (NPR)

The Secret Service director was on Capitol Hill Monday. For nearly five hours, she faced questions from House lawmakers demanding answers about the ...

Who be Kimberly Cheatle, Secret Service director wey dey hot seat ... (BBC News)

Dem make di call during and afta one hot House Oversight Committee hearing on Monday, wia dem question Ms Cheatle about her agency security preparations before ...

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Assessing Kimberly Cheatle's Secret Service Hearing Testimony (The New York Times)

We look at claims made by lawmakers and the director of the Secret Service during a hearing on the agency's handling of the attempted assassination of ...

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Will Secret Service boss Kimberly Cheatle face perjury charges ... (Hindustan Times)

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is now facing calls to resign amid dissatisfaction with her testimony over agency's inability to protect Trump.

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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns, sources say (CNN)

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has tendered her resignation amid scrutiny of security lapses related to the recent assassination attempt of ...

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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns: Sources (KFSN-TV)

Cheatle had faced calls to step down since the shooting at a Trump rally on July 13, which left one attendee dead and two others critically injured. In an ...

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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Trump ... (CBS News)

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President ...

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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns (NBC Southern California)

Cheatle's resignation comes a day after a contentious congressional hearing over security failures that allowed a gunman to scale a roof and open fire at a ...

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Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Trump ... (The Guardian)

Cheatle steps down a day after House hearing where members of both parties called for her to quit.

Statement of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas ... (Homeland Security)

"I am grateful to Kimberly Cheatle for her leadership as the Director of the United States Secret Service and for her lifelong devotion to our country. " ...

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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns: Sources (WPVI-TV)

Cheatle had faced calls to step down since the shooting at a Trump rally on July 13, which left one attendee dead and two others critically injured. In an ...

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Secret Service director resigns in wake of Trump assassination attempt (NPR)

U.S. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigned from her job, according to a statement released by the White House. President Biden thanked Cheatle ...

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Secret Service director resigns after Trump shooting fallout (Politico)

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday amid bipartisan fury over the agency's failure to prevent the near-assassination of Donald Trump.

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Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt ... (NBC4 Washington)

Cheatle's resignation comes a day after a contentious congressional hearing over security failures that allowed a gunman to scale a roof and open fire at a ...

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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Resigns over Trump Attack ... (La Voce di New York)

Over the last two weeks, Cheatle faced a barrage of criticism and strong calls for her resignation after former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped a ...

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Kimberly Cheatle, director of Secret Service, resigns (NewsNation Now)

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned a week after the assassination attempt against former President Trump at his rally.

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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns in wake of Trump ... (The 19th News)

Cheatle, the second woman to lead the agency, had faced increasing calls for her exit after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

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