In a shocking move, US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has tendered her resignation, effective immediately, amidst mounting pressure following the failed attempt to prevent the assassination of Donald Trump.
Cheatle’s resignation comes on the heels of bipartisan demands for her to step down, following the July 13 incident where a 20-year-old gunman attacked Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
In a statement released on Monday, Cheatle conceded that the Secret Service had fallen short of its mission to protect Trump, paving the way for her eventual resignation.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions about the Secret Service’s ability to protect high-profile individuals, including presidential candidates.
Cheatle’s resignation marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Secret Service, as the agency seeks to regain public trust and confidence in its ability to carry out its critical mission.
