Secret Service Director Resigns Following Attempt on Trump's Life

Kimberly Cheatle, the director of the Secret Service, announced her resignation following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Cheatle's resignation comes amid investigations and intense scrutiny over the security failures that allowed the shooter to get dangerously close to Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

The director of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, announced her resignation on Tuesday after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump spurred widespread criticism of the agency's ability to protect its charges.

Cheatle, who has led the agency since August 2022, has faced mounting calls for her resignation and multiple investigations into the security lapse that allowed the shooter to approach Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. In a staff email obtained by The Associated Press, Cheatle said, “I take full responsibility for the security lapse.”

Her departure adds to the scrutiny of the Secret Service, especially with upcoming significant political events. While testifying before Congress, Cheatle acknowledged the agency's significant failure but struggled to provide specific answers about the incident. Lawmakers from both parties have vowed to continue their probes, maintaining the agency in the spotlight.