Head of the US Secret Service resigns over attempted assassination of Trump
Kyiv • UNN
Director of the US Secret Service Kimberly Cheadle has resigned due to her inability to prevent an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. President Biden thanked her for her service and plans to appoint a new director in the near future.
The director of the US Secret Service, Kimberly Cheadle, will resign because her service failed to prevent an assassination attempt on presidential candidate Donald Trump. CNBC writes about this with reference to sources, UNN reports.
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It is noted that Cheadle wrote a letter to the Secret Service, informing them that "in light of recent events" she had decided to resign "with a heavy heart".
According to CNBC, the day before the decision to resign, members of the House committee criticized Cheadle over the actions of the Secret Service on the eve of the rally where Trump was assassinated.
Also , House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer said that Cheadle's resignation does not negate the committee's demand for "greater accountability" of the Secret Service.
According to him, a full analysis of how the security failures occurred is needed so that they can be prevented in the future.
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Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden tangentially confirmed her dismissal. The White House leader thanked the former head of the Secret Service, wishing her "all the best.
I plan to appoint a new director (of the Secret Service - ed.) soon
He also noted that he was looking forward to the findings of the independent investigation, which should establish what happened on July 13.
Recall
Former US President Donald Trump was shot during a speech in Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents escorted former US President Donald Trump off the stage after he fell to the ground at a rally in Butler.
Trump later said that the bullet had pierced the top of his right ear. The shooting killed one spectator and seriously injured two others.
