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    Zayne PhamBy Zayne PhamJuly 23, 2024No Comments4 Mins Read4 Views
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    U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testifies before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Pennsylvania, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, July 22, 2024. (Credit: Associated Press / Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
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    Key Takeaways from Kimberly Cheatle’s Hearing:

    Operational Failure: The attempted assassination of Trump is considered the most significant operational failure for the Secret Service in decades.

    Accountability: Cheatle took full responsibility but faced bipartisan calls for her resignation.

    Investigation Timeline: The Secret Service’s internal investigation is expected to be completed in 60 days, which some lawmakers find unacceptable.

    Security Details: Trump’s regular Secret Service detail was present at the rally, but specifics on agent numbers were not disclosed.

    Communication Gaps: Significant communication gaps between local law enforcement and the Secret Service were identified.

    Director’s Defense: Despite criticism, Cheatle insists she is the best person to lead the agency.

    Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's testimony in front of Congress today. (Credit: CNN)
    Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle’s testimony in front of Congress today. (Credit: CNN)

    Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Faces Bipartisan Grilling

    Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle found herself under intense scrutiny during her first congressional hearing regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Both Republicans and Democrats expressed outrage over her responses and called for her resignation due to the security failures that occurred at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

    Operational Failures and Accountability

    Cheatle acknowledged the attack as the “most significant operational failure” for the Secret Service in decades. She repeatedly took full responsibility for the security lapses, but her assurances of accountability did little to quell the calls for her resignation from both sides of the aisle. Ranking member Jamie Raskin (D-MD) was particularly vocal, stating that the relationship between Congress and the Secret Service had become irreparable under Cheatle’s leadership.

    Fierce Criticism from Lawmakers

    Over the course of the heated four-hour hearing, Cheatle was questioned about why Trump was allowed to take the stage despite the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, being deemed suspicious by law enforcement. Cheatle defended the number of agents assigned to protect Trump at the rally but declined to discuss specific actions of the gunman, citing the FBI’s ongoing criminal investigation.

    Calls for Resignation

    In a rare show of bipartisan unity, members of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a joint letter calling for Cheatle’s resignation. Lawmakers were particularly frustrated by Cheatle’s lack of detailed answers regarding the security failures that allowed Crooks to access a rooftop and shoot at Trump. Chairman James Comer (R-KY) emphasized the committee’s unanimous disappointment in Cheatle’s testimony.

    🚨The American people have zero confidence in Secret Service Director Cheatle.

    Director Cheatle failed to answer any basic questions today.

    Republicans and Democrats agree: Director Cheatle must resign.👇 https://t.co/27la12kKOd

    — Rep. James Comer (@RepJamesComer) July 22, 2024

    Secret Service Internal Investigation

    Cheatle testified that the Secret Service’s internal investigation into the assassination attempt would be completed within 60 days. However, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) called this timeline unacceptable, stressing the importance of immediate action to protect high-profile targets.

    Why was the Secret Service’s protective perimeter in Butler shorter than the range of an AR-15?

    It does not take 60 days to answer that question.

    The agency’s failure to publicly account for these questions and others from Congress is unacceptable.

    Dir. Cheatle should resign. pic.twitter.com/5C50Qi5EJS

    — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@RepAOC) July 23, 2024

    Security Details and Operational Lapses

    During the hearing, Cheatle confirmed that Trump’s regular Secret Service detail was present at the rally, though she did not disclose the number of agents. She also admitted that she had not visited the Butler rally site since the shooting, which drew sharp criticism from Republican Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX).

    Apology to Trump and Lack of Detailed Timeline

    Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) asked Cheatle if she had apologized to Trump directly following the assassination attempt, to which Cheatle confirmed she had. Despite this, Cheatle’s lack of a detailed timeline of the events leading up to the shooting garnered laughter and frustration from the hearing room, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) calling her response “absolutely unacceptable.”

    Lauren Boebert tells Director Cheatle to resign! pic.twitter.com/2ueGgNYDfS

    — Conservative Dunks (@ConservDunks) July 22, 2024

    Communication Gaps and Security Failures

    Throughout the hearing, Cheatle was pressed on the communication gaps between local law enforcement and the Secret Service. She disclosed that the Secret Service had been notified of a “suspicious person” multiple times before the shooting. However, there was no order for the Secret Service countersniper to hold fire once the gunman opened fire, as agents are authorized to neutralize threats at their discretion.

    Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle put out a statement on U.S. Secret Service social media. (Credit X / Twitter)

    Director Cheatle’s Defense and Future Leadership

    Despite the intense criticism and calls for her resignation, Cheatle maintained that she is the best person to lead the Secret Service through this crisis. She emphasized her commitment to finding answers and preventing future incidents like the one on July 13th.

    As the FBI continues its investigation, another public hearing is scheduled with FBI Director Christopher Wray to discuss the Trump rally shooting further. Cheatle’s ability to lead the Secret Service remains in question as she faces mounting pressure from both Congress and the public.

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