The House Committee On Oversight and Accountability has announced a hearing with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following criticism and calls for her resignation over the agency's handling of the recent Trump rally shooting in Pennsylvania. The hearing, titled 'Oversight of the U.S. Secret Service and the Attempted Assassination of President Donald J. Trump,' is scheduled to take place on Monday at 10 a.m. ET on Capitol Hill.
Despite facing pressure to resign, Cheatle has stated her intention to remain in her position. House Speaker Mike Johnston has indicated that he is prepared to urge President Biden to dismiss Cheatle from her role.
A statement from a Secret Service spokesman emphasized Cheatle's commitment to maintaining continuity of operations during critical incidents and her dedication to transparency throughout the internal investigation. The agency aims to strengthen its protocols based on the findings of both internal and external reviews.
Cheatle faced questioning from senators during her attendance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where demands for accountability were raised in light of the recent events.
