Resignation of Former Secret Service Director Kimberley Cheatle
Former Secret Service Director Kimberley Cheatle resigns after mounting pressure following Trump assassination attempt. Rep. Pat Fallon criticizes Cheatle's incompetence and calls for accountability in ensuring safety of high-profile protectees.
Key Points
- Former Director Cheatle provided nonsensical, incoherent, and unsubstantive answers during the House hearing
- Failure to conduct a detailed vulnerability assessment for the outdoor venue
- Lack of coordination between Secret Service and local law enforcement
- Cheatle's resignation is the first step towards ensuring safety of high-profile protectees
Pros
- Calls for accountability in ensuring safety of high-profile protectees
- Highlighting failures in Secret Service operational procedures
- Push for change of culture at the Secret Service and DHS
Cons
- Incompetence at the agency's highest levels
- Disconnect between Secret Service and local law enforcement
- Lapses in basic security and planning principles