During a House Committee on Oversight hearing, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., engaged in a heated exchange with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Mace accused Cheatle of being untruthful and described her as being 'full of s- - -.' The confrontation arose as Cheatle was questioned about the Secret Service's response to the attempted assassination of former President Trump in Pennsylvania.
Cheatle admitted that the incident was a 'colossal failure' and a tragedy that could have been prevented. Following the contentious hearing, lawmakers initiated articles to impeach Cheatle. However, the situation took a surprising turn when Cheatle resigned from her position the next day.
Rep. Mace announced the withdrawal of the motion to impeach Cheatle, citing the director's resignation as a form of accountability. She emphasized the importance of holding individuals responsible for their actions and referred to Cheatle's resignation as a 'mic drop' moment.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., also weighed in on Cheatle's resignation, expressing that it is not the end of the matter. Greene asserted that both Cheatle and Homeland Security Director Alejandro Mayorkas will face further scrutiny, including potential criminal investigations.
As the fallout from the hearing continues, the focus remains on ensuring accountability within the Secret Service and related agencies. The resignation of Cheatle has sparked discussions about the need for transparency and oversight in government operations.
