Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle reacts to independent review of Trump assassination plot
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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has welcomed an independent review of the agency’s actions related to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13th. Cheatle reiterated the agency’s commitment to transparency and improvement, stating they are already reviewing their internal protocols. The independent panel, consisting of former officials like Frances Townsend and Janet Napolitano, will assess the Secret Service’s policies and response. They have 45 days to complete their review. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the review, stressing the need for enhanced security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.