House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his belief that the resignation of US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was long overdue. Johnson stated that the immediate reaction to her resignation was that it should have happened at least a week earlier. He commended Cheatle for heeding the calls from both Republicans and Democrats.
Johnson emphasized the importance of moving forward to rebuild the American people's faith and trust in the Secret Service as an agency. He highlighted the agency's crucial responsibility to protect presidents, former presidents, and other officials in the executive branch, acknowledging that there is much work to be done in restoring confidence in the organization.
As news of Cheatle's resignation broke, Johnson addressed the need to address the situation promptly and assured that more reactions would follow soon. The resignation comes amidst growing concerns about the effectiveness and leadership of the Secret Service, prompting calls for change and a renewed focus on fulfilling the agency's core mission of safeguarding the nation's highest-ranking officials.
