House Oversight Chairman James Comer has announced that his committee will be holding a hearing with United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Comer stated that the hearing will last approximately six hours and will involve a thorough questioning of Cheatle.
During an interview , Comer emphasized that Cheatle will face numerous questions from the committee, with a focus on recent reports suggesting that Trump's security team was denied additional resources despite requests for them. Comer expressed concern over the discrepancies between the reported denial of resources and previous statements made by the Secret Service.
Comer, a Republican lawmaker from Kentucky, highlighted the importance of ensuring adequate protection for presidential candidates and emphasized that the Secret Service budget should be sufficient to meet the security needs of those under its protection. He noted that the Secret Service is tasked with securing a limited number of individuals and events, which should allow for the provision of adequate protection.
The upcoming hearing is expected to shed light on the decision-making processes within the Secret Service and address concerns regarding the allocation of resources for protecting high-profile individuals. Comer stressed that the American people will be closely following the proceedings to gain insights into the security protocols and practices of the Secret Service.
