Former President Donald Trump has broken his silence on the sudden resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.
Trump Blasts Biden-Harris Administration
Trump didn't hold back in his scathing criticism of the current administration. “The Biden/Harris Administration did not properly protect me, and I was forced to take a bullet for Democracy. IT WAS MY GREAT HONOR TO DO SO!” he declared, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
Cheatle's House Oversight Committee Appearance
Cheatle's resignation came just a day after her calamitous testimony before the House Oversight Committee. During the congressional grilling, she faced intense scrutiny over the Secret Service's failures on the day the attempt on Trump's life was made. Under oath, Cheatle admitted, “On July 13, we failed.”
As Mediaite reports:
The Associated Press first reported on Tuesday that Cheatle resigned in an email to staff.
“I take full responsibility for the security lapse,” Cheatle reportedly wrote. “In light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to step down as your director.”
shooter Thomas Crooks was also killed after getting off multiple rounds.
Cheatle went through tense exchanges on Monday with both Republican and Democratic lawmakers who questioned apparent security lapses and the need for 60 days to release a full report.
Rep. Byron Donalds: "Director, it's been 9 days. Either you have the information, or you do not…In my opinion, you do need to be fired—immediately. And it is because this is gross incompetence…This is a joke, and director, YOU'RE in charge. And that's why you need to go." pic.twitter.com/8fC7XLq1pF
— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) July 22, 2024
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna asks the chairman of the House Oversight Committee to look into perjury charges against Kimberly Cheatle.
— Alana Mastrangelo (@ARmastrangelo) July 22, 2024
“Every single member of Congress does not feel safe with you in charge. We are all sitting ducks with you directing the Secret Service.” pic.twitter.com/a1gBNTZNdX
The House Oversight Committee hearing with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has been mostly bipartisan. I saw a few grandstand gun control but other than that it's been full accountability with Cheatle providing almost zero substantive answers.
— Bob Cornelia (@BobCornelia) July 22, 2024
AOC is a good example.… pic.twitter.com/Vis3WoVayG
The Fallout
Cheatle's resignation has not resolved the numerous questions about the Secret Service's ability to protect high-profile figures or the political firestorm in the wake of the shooting. Trump's assertion adds to the ongoing tensions and challenges facing the agency.
Key Takeaways
- Cheatle resigned following a contentious House Oversight Committee testimony.
- Trump accused the Biden-Harris administration of failing to protect him.
- Admission of failure by Cheatle underlines serious lapses in security protocols.
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Headline: “Trump Breaks Silence On Secret Service Chief’s Resignation”
Show me where President Trump talks about cheatle’s resignation? I could not find it. Oh wait was this another Bait and Switch headline?