Bipartisan Calls for Secret Service Chief to Resign After Failed Assassination Attempt on Trump

Lawmakers from both parties are demanding the resignation of Secret Service director Kimberly A. Cheatle after a disastrous hearing where she refused to provide details on the failed assassination attempt on former President Trump. The hearing raised questions about the agency's preparation and response to the attack, including the failure to position agents on a nearby rooftop and the lack of information on the shooter.

Cheatle acknowledged the agency's failure but did not directly address key concerns. Lawmakers expressed frustration with her responses and called for her immediate termination, with some resorting to conspiracy theories.

However, Cheatle defended her role and vowed a thorough investigation with consequences. The incident highlights the need for better security measures for high-profile politicians, as gun violence continues to plague America.