Category: Politics
US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle admitted to Congress that the agency failed to prevent an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally, marking a significant operational failure. The incident resulted in one death and multiple injuries, with the shooter identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed by law enforcement. Cheatle faced criticism and calls for her resignation from Republican lawmakers, while asserting that security measures for Trump had been increasing prior to the incident.
Keywords: Secret Service, Trump assassination attempt, Kimberly Cheatle
Update At: 7/23/2024