During a House hearing today, Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle faced intense scrutiny from both Republicans and Democrats regarding the security failures that nearly led to the assassination of Donald Trump. Lawmakers expressed frustration as Cheatle repeatedly avoided answering questions about the events that transpired during the rally, including inquiries about the individuals responsible for monitoring the area where the shooter fired from.
Cheatle cited ongoing investigations as the reason for her inability to provide detailed responses, further fueling the frustration of the committee members. Democratic Rep. Shontel Brown of Ohio voiced her displeasure, stating, 'You're not making this easy for us,' after receiving a series of non-answers from Cheatle. Republican Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona accused Cheatle of stonewalling and called for her resignation, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.
Lawmakers both inside and outside the hearing expressed their disappointment with Cheatle's lack of cooperation. Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee echoed the sentiment, asserting that the committee was not receiving the necessary answers from Cheatle. Burchett went on to suggest that Cheatle should resign immediately, emphasizing that her failure to provide clarity on the security lapses was unacceptable.
