Security Lapses at Republican National Convention

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Sen. John Barrasso confronted Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle at the RNC over failure to protect former President Trump from an assassination attempt. Cheatle faced tough questions about security lapses, but refused to resign. Law enforcement officials shared limited new information about the incident in closed briefings to lawmakers.

Key Points

  • Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Sen. John Barrasso confronted Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle at the RNC
  • Law enforcement officials shared limited new information about the incident in closed briefings
  • Cheatle faced tough questions about security lapses but refused to resign

Pros

  • Lawmakers holding officials accountable for security lapses
  • Transparency in sharing information with lawmakers

Cons

  • Failure to protect former President Trump from an assassination attempt
  • Refusal of Secret Service Director to resign despite calls