In a fiery exchange during Monday's House Oversight Committee hearing, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) made headlines with her blistering critique of Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle. The hearing focused on the Secret Service's recent failures that almost led to the assassination of former President Donald Trump.
A Heated Confrontation
Mace didn't hold back as she confronted Cheatle, accusing her of being “full of s**t.” The explosive accusation came amid a heated back-and-forth during which Cheatle admitted to what Mace called a “colossal failure” in the agency's handling of security at the July 13 Trump campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania, and acknowledged that the attempt on Trump's life was indeed preventable. (RELATED: Law Enforcement Tool Used By Trump Shooter To Methodically Survey Rally – Bombshell Discovery)
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Cheatle herself called the Secret Service's performance that day its “most significant operational failure in decades.”
For Mace, that acknowledgment wasn't good enough, as Mediaite's Colby Hall noted:
Rep. Mace did not appear to accept Cheatle's ownership of the grave mistakes from that day, and instead grilled Cheatle in a level we rarely see. At one point, the South Carolina Republican member of Congress grew so frustrated with Cheatle that she flatly said to her, “You are so full of SHIT today!” and later called her dishonest and lying.
Key Admissions
During her intense questioning, Mace managed to get Cheatle to confess to serious lapses in security. Cheatle's admission highlighted the gravity of the situation and underscored the potential consequences of such failures.
- “Colossal Failure”: Cheatle conceded that the Secret Service's actions – or lack thereof – were a significant misstep.
- “Preventable” Incident: The near-miss assassination attempt could have been avoided with proper protocols and vigilance.
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Context and Reactions
This isn't the first time Mace has made waves with her outspoken style, but her latest remarks have certainly turned heads. The South Carolina representative's blunt approach received widespread praise on X as criticism of the Secret Service intensifies following the catastrophic security breach that wounded Trump, critically injured two of his supporters and killed rallygoer Corey Comperatore.
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Mace to the Face, cheatle feels it! Good job Rep Mace.
Cheatle should NOT be allowed to resign….she should be FIRED.
Couldn’t Biden at least find someone qualified to lead the Secret Service? Even if it was one of his fruitcake transgenders or a dress and lipstick wearing man. Someone who can actually lead?