House Committee on Oversight and Accountability to Question Secret Service Director Following Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump

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Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., discusses the attempted assassination of former President Trump and the upcoming testimony of Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Key Points

  • Concerns over how a shooter was able to get close to a former president with a rifle
  • Issues with surveillance and response tactics by the Secret Service
  • Calls for Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle to step down
  • Questions about gun control and age restrictions for purchasing ammunition

Pros

  • Bipartisan opportunity for both parties to come together and address security concerns
  • Calls for accountability within the Secret Service organization

Cons

  • Lack of transparency and information sharing with lawmakers
  • Questions raised about security protocols and response to the assassination attempt