Secret Service Director Steps Down Amid Assassination Attempt Controversy

Kimberly Cheatle, director of the Secret Service, announced her resignation following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident, which occurred at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, has raised questions and investigations about the agency's ability to protect current and former presidents.

Kimberly Cheatle, the director of the Secret Service, has announced her resignation following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Cheatle disclosed her decision in an email to staff, citing responsibility for the security lapse during the incident at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

The failed attempt on Trump's life has led to growing calls for Cheatle's resignation and multiple investigations into the Secret Service's operational shortcomings. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was able to get within 135 meters of Trump despite increased security measures due to threats from Iran.

Cheatle, who had headed the Secret Service since August 2022, stated, "In light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to step down as your director."

(With inputs from agencies.)