US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Resigns Amid Scrutiny Over Security Lapses In Trump Assassination Attempt

Director of the US Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle has resigned after facing scrutiny over security lapses related to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally.

Kimberly Cheatle informed her staff via email that she is stepping down as the director of the Secret Service. She was facing calls to resign amid dissatisfaction with her testimony at the House Oversight Committee’s hearing yesterday.