Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle appeared to backtrack on Tuesday as her agency and local law enforcement engaged in a blame game over the security breach at former President Trump's Pennsylvania rally.
Cheatle stated in an interview that the Secret Service bore full responsibility for security at Trump's rally, where a 20-year-old individual managed to climb a nearby building and fire a rifle at Trump. The attack resulted in the death of one spectator and injuries to the Republican candidate and two others.
She clarified that no security resources were diverted from the rally on the day of the incident, despite other events in the state requiring Secret Service protection.
According to Cheatle, while responsibilities were divided at the site, the Secret Service was entirely accountable for the design, implementation, and execution of security measures.
Previously, the Secret Service director had indicated that local law enforcement was responsible for the AGR International Inc. building, where the assailant found a vantage point to carry out the attack.
