Congresswoman Demands Secret Service Director’s Resignation after Trump Assassination Attempt

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has called for the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the security lapses during the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Greene took to Twitter to express her concerns over the security failure and demanded Cheatle’s immediate resignation. The House Oversight Committee chairman, James Comer (R-Ky.), has also issued a subpoena to compel Cheatle to appear before the committee in response to the incident.

Despite facing mounting pressure and calls for resignation, Cheatle has defended her position as the director of the Secret Service. She acknowledged the role of the agency in investigating the incident and ensuring that necessary resources are provided to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The Secret Service was reportedly informed of local law enforcement’s inability to provide adequate security at the location where the shooter positioned himself, raising further questions about the agency’s handling of the situation.

The attempted assassination of Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania has sparked political implications, with some Republicans suggesting that it could potentially boost support for Trump in the upcoming November elections. The incident involving the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, has evolved with new developments unfolding since the event. Cheatle’s response to the security failure and calls for her resignation underscore the ongoing scrutiny of the Secret Service’s role in protecting public figures.