Kimberly Cheatle admits Trump shooting was worst Secret Service blunder in decades: ‘On July 13th, we failed’
SUMMARY
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers after admitting the near-assassination of former President Donald Trump was the agency’s “most significant operational failure in decades.” Despite taking full responsibility for the security lapse at a House Oversight Committee hearing, Cheatle refused to resign. She extended condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore, who was killed, and wished a speedy recovery to the two wounded individuals. Cheatle claimed security for Trump had been increasing, contradicting whistleblower reports. Thomas Matthew Crooks, the shooter, managed to evade detection and set up a sniper’s perch. House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer called for Cheatle’s resignation, labeling the event as a dark day in American political history. Investigations by the FBI and DHS are ongoing.
