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politics1 year ago

"Trump Assassination Attempt Sparks Controversy and Criticism"

Elon Musk criticized Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on social media following a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump, mocking her previous role at PepsiCo and the agency's excuse for not securing a building due to its sloped roof. The incident, which left Trump with a minor injury and resulted in one death and two injuries, has raised serious concerns about the Secret Service's effectiveness.

national-security1 year ago

Secret Service Criticized Over Trump Rally Shooter and Sloped Roof Comments

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle defended the agency's decision to secure a building from the inside due to safety concerns related to its sloped roof, following an assassination attempt on former President Trump at a rally in Butler, PA. Despite scrutiny, Cheatle stated she will remain in her role, and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas expressed full confidence in the Secret Service.

politics1 year ago

"Secret Service Cites 'Sloped Roof' for Sniper Team Absence in Trump Assassination Attempt"

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is under fire for not placing a sniper team on a sloped roof from which Thomas Crooks attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, citing safety concerns. Despite acknowledging the security lapse and facing calls to resign, Cheatle insists on staying in her position and promises changes to Trump's security. Critics argue that the agency's focus on diversity initiatives compromised its effectiveness.

politics1 year ago

Secret Service Chief Takes Responsibility for Trump Rally Shooting

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has taken responsibility for the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, calling the incident "unacceptable" but stating she will not resign. Trump was injured, one rally-goer was killed, and two others were injured. Cheatle, appointed by Biden, faces criticism and will testify before the House oversight committee. She denies reports of operational failings and emphasizes the non-political nature of the Secret Service's mission. The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by a Secret Service sniper.

politics1 year ago

Secret Service Chief Takes Full Responsibility

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stated that "the buck stops with me" regarding the agency's security preparations following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Cheatle emphasized the agency's responsibility for protecting the former president and expressed shock and concern over the incident. She confirmed that the Secret Service will fully participate in an independent review and work with Congress on oversight actions. Changes have been made to Trump's security detail, and Cheatle remains confident in the agency's plans for the upcoming Republican National Convention.

politics1 year ago

Secret Service Director Defends Position After Trump Rally Shooting

In an exclusive interview, U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle called the recent shooting at a Trump rally "unacceptable" and emphasized her responsibility to ensure such incidents do not recur. The attack, which left one person dead, marked the first time a current or former president has been wounded in an assassination attempt since 1981. Cheatle defended the Secret Service's actions and stressed the agency's non-political focus on security, while also facing scrutiny and calls for her resignation. She is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee.

politics1 year ago

"Secret Service Faces Scrutiny After Trump Rally Shooting Incident"

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle announced she will not resign following the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally, despite criticism and calls for her resignation. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas expressed full confidence in the Secret Service. President Biden has ordered an independent review of the incident, and Cheatle is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee next week.