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Secret Service Resignation: Kimberly Cheatle Steps Down After Security Failure

Kimberly Cheatle Resigns as Secret Service Director Following Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump

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July 23, 2024 - Updated on November 17, 2024
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Table of Contents

  • 1. The Butler Assassination Attempt
  • 2. Testimony Before the House Oversight Committee
  • 3. Cheatle’s Resignation
  • 4. Bipartisan Reaction and Calls for Accountability
  • 5. Moving Forward

Kimberly Cheatle’s Secret Service resignation comes after intense scrutiny over security lapses during the Trump assassination attempt.

Washington, D.C. – In a dramatic and highly publicized move, Kimberly A. Cheatle, the Director of the United States Secret Service, resigned from her position on July 23, 2024, following widespread criticism over a failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The event, which took place at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, left one civilian dead and multiple others injured, sparking a bipartisan outcry for Cheatle’s resignation.

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The Butler Assassination Attempt

During the rally, a gunman identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks managed to gain access to a rooftop near the venue, positioning himself with a clear line of sight to the former president. As Trump delivered his speech, Crooks fired several shots, with one bullet grazing Trump’s ear. The attack, which resulted in the death of Corey Comperatore, exposed serious lapses in Secret Service security protocols​(Virginia Public Media)​(WashEx).

Secret Service agents on the ground swiftly neutralized the shooter, but questions immediately arose about how Crooks was able to bypass security measures. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle expressed concern over the operational failure, leading to calls for an independent investigation.

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Testimony Before the House Oversight Committee

Kimberly Cheatle’s resignation followed her testimony before the House Oversight Committee on July 22, 2024, during which she faced intense scrutiny. Members of Congress grilled Cheatle on the specifics of the security breach, asking why multiple reports of a suspicious individual near the rally were not acted upon. Cheatle described the incident as “the most significant operational failure at the Secret Service in decades,” but cited ongoing investigations as the reason for withholding some details​(Virginia Public Media)​(WashEx).

Her inability to provide clear answers left lawmakers unsatisfied. Both Republican Representative James Comer and Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin, who rarely agree on political matters, issued a bipartisan demand for her resignation after the hearing. Cheatle initially resisted calls to step down but later relented after further pressure from Congress​(WashEx).

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Cheatle’s Resignation

On July 23, 2024, less than 24 hours after her testimony, Cheatle announced her resignation in an email to Secret Service personnel. In her statement, she expressed deep regret over the agency’s failure to protect Trump, stating, “In light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to step down as your Director. The Secret Service fell short of its mission to protect our nation’s leaders”​(WashEx).

Cheatle’s departure marks the end of a nearly 30-year career with the Secret Service. Appointed as director in 2022 by President Joe Biden, she was the second woman to hold the position. Her resignation is a significant blow to the agency, which is now under pressure to rebuild public trust in the wake of the assassination attempt​(Virginia Public Media)​(WashEx).

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Bipartisan Reaction and Calls for Accountability

The political response to Cheatle’s resignation was swift. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) announced plans for a bipartisan task force to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Butler incident. The task force will include seven Republicans and six Democrats, who will make recommendations for changes to governmental agencies, with potential legislative action on the table​(Texas Public Radio)​(WashEx).

“The security failures that allowed an assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life are shocking,” said Speaker Johnson. “It’s clear that the Secret Service needs to reassess its protocols and procedures to ensure this never happens again”​(WashEx).

Cheatle’s resignation, though expected after the bipartisan criticism, has also drawn support from some members of the political and security community. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, who had defended Cheatle during the aftermath of the incident, praised her integrity and dedication. “She is deeply respected by the men and women of the agency and has led with honor, integrity, and tireless dedication”​(Virginia Public Media).

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Moving Forward

President Biden, in his statement regarding Cheatle’s resignation, commended her for her service and acknowledged the difficult position she found herself in following the assassination attempt. “It takes incredible courage to lead an agency during such a difficult time, and I respect her decision to step down. The independent review will continue, and I look forward to its conclusions”​(Virginia Public Media)​(WashEx).

The search for Cheatle’s successor is expected to move swiftly, as the Secret Service prepares for high-profile events such as the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The independent review commission launched by President Biden will continue its investigation into the agency’s failures, while Congress pushes for accountability.

Cheatle’s resignation brings an end to a significant chapter for the Secret Service, but the pressure remains on the agency to address its shortcomings and restore public confidence in its ability to protect the nation’s leaders.

Tags: Butler Pennsylvania shootingKimberly Cheatle resignationPolitical security newsSecret Service Director resignationSecret Service leadership shake-upSecret Service security breachTrump assassination attempt 2024Trump security incidentUS PoliticsUS Secret Service news

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