Reps. Ro Khanna and Byron Donalds are calling for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to step down following an assassination attempt on former President Trump. Cheatle refused to answer most questions during a hearing, citing an ongoing criminal investigation.
Key Points
Ongoing criminal investigation cited as reason for lack of answers
Calls for resignation due to failure in protecting former president
Bipartisan agreement on the need for Director Cheatle to step down
Pros
Bipartisan effort to demand accountability
Focus on national security and protection of leaders
Cons
Director Cheatle's refusal to answer questions raises concerns
Lack of confidence in Director Cheatle from lawmakers