The head of the Secret Service is under fire as members of Congress accuse her of a cover-up in an inquiry into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Secret Service Chief Kimberly Cheatle admits a failure of the service but leaves many questions unanswered.
The building from which the shots were fired was outside the security perimeter protected by the Secret Service, and officers from local security authorities were stationed inside the building. Cheatle also admitted that there were 'two to five' clues about the eventual shooter, but emphasized that a backpack or a rangefinder did not automatically make someone a threat.
Cheatle rejected calls for her resignation and apologized personally to Trump. Both Republicans and Democrats in Congress are frustrated with her answers and are calling for her resignation.
Cheatle's resignation letter pledges the agency's continued mission of investigation and protection. The failed assassination attempt is being seen as a significant operational failure, and lawmakers demand accountability and reforms within the Secret Service.
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