House Republicans are demanding the firing of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle over the agency's failure to protect former President Donald Trump during an assassination attempt.
House Republicans have unveiled a new resolution calling for the immediate removal of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. The move comes after a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill where both Republicans and Democrats expressed dissatisfaction with Cheatle's lack of candor in her testimony.
Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.), who introduced the legislation, told Fox News Digital that Cheatle "must be held accountable for the unacceptable failure to keep President Trump and rallygoers safe on July 13th."
House Republicans Demand Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's Removal
Langworthy and other Republican members of the House Oversight Committee accused Cheatle of being evasive and misleading in her answers. They argued that her failure to provide a full account of the security lapses raises serious concerns about her ability to effectively lead the Secret Service.
"This was a preventable tragedy, and Director Cheatle's testimony has only reinforced the need for her to be removed from her position," said Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.).
House Republicans Demand Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's Removal
The resolution has already garnered support from several House Oversight Committee Republicans, including Reps. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), and Mike Rogers (R-Ala.).
In her testimony, Cheatle admitted that the Secret Service had "failed" to protect Trump during the assassination attempt. However, she declined to resign, saying that she was committed to working with Congress to address the agency's shortcomings.
House Republicans Demand Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's Removal
"I take full accountability for the failures that occurred on that day," Cheatle said. "I am committed to working with this committee and with the American people to ensure that this never happens again."
The House Oversight Committee is scheduled to hold a follow-up hearing on the Secret Service's handling of the Trump assassination attempt later this week. It remains to be seen whether Cheatle's admission of failure will be enough to appease House Republicans and prevent her from being fired.
House Republicans Demand Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's Removal
The resolution comes amid growing calls for accountability over the Secret Service's handling of the assassination attempt. Last week, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released preliminary findings from his own investigation into the incident, which found that the Secret Service had made "serious missteps" in its security preparations.
The Trump assassination attempt has raised serious questions about the Secret Service's ability to protect the president and other high-profile individuals. The agency has been criticized for its lack of transparency, its failure to follow proper protocols, and its inability to effectively communicate with other law enforcement agencies.
House Republicans Demand Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's Removal
The Secret Service has vowed to implement a series of reforms to address the shortcomings identified in the wake of the assassination attempt. However, it remains to be seen whether these reforms will be enough to restore public confidence in the agency.
