During a recent hearing, Rep. Mark Green, a Republican from Tennessee, expressed disappointment that Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle did not appear before the House Committee on Homeland Security to provide answers regarding the security lapse during the recent Trump assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.
Rep. Green emphasized the committee's expectation to receive clarifications on the incident but noted the officials' refusal to attend the hearing. He highlighted that Director Cheatle had testified before a different committee the day before but had left many questions unanswered.
Green criticized Director Cheatle's responses during the previous testimony, describing them as inadequate and failing to address the bipartisan lack of confidence in her leadership of the Secret Service. He stressed that her appearance before another committee did not exempt her from her responsibilities to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Despite the absence of the officials, Rep. Green affirmed the committee's commitment to pursuing answers and holding the relevant parties accountable for the security breach. He made it clear that the committee would persist in its efforts to uncover the truth behind the incident and ensure transparency in addressing the security concerns raised.
