Washington - The head of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, has announced her resignation after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. This incident has been described as the Secret Service's worst failure in decades, prompting Cheatle to take full responsibility for the security lapses that allowed the attack to occur.
During a hearing before the US House Oversight Committee, Cheatle admitted that the Secret Service had failed in its mission to protect the nation's leaders. The shooting, which injured Trump and resulted in the death of a rally attendee, has raised serious questions about the agency's effectiveness and preparedness for such threats.
Critics, including bipartisan members of Congress, have called for Cheatle's resignation, arguing that the attack could have been prevented. Cheatle acknowledged the deficiencies in security measures, stating that an internal investigation is underway to prevent future incidents. President Joe Biden expressed gratitude for Cheatle's service but emphasized the need for accountability and improvement within the Secret Service.
