Secret Service Director Can’t Name Who Is ‘Ultimately Responsible’ For Security Plans During Trump Rally Hearing
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was unable to name who was “ultimately responsible” for signing off on security plans for the July 13 rally where former President Donald Trump was shot. Cheatle testified Monday…
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was unable to name who was “ultimately responsible” for signing off on security plans for the July 13 rally where former President Donald Trump was shot.
Cheatle testified Monday at a House Oversight Committee hearing Monday investigating the July 13 assassination attempt on Trump. During the hearing, Republican Rep. Michael Cloud of Texas asked Cheatle if she had signed off on the security arrangements.
“Who is the top level official who reviews the security plans?” Cloud asked, with Cheatle responding “There’s a number of people that review security plans.”
The Secret Service has come under fire since the attempted assassination for not only reported security failures at the event, but also for not providing answers to questions surrounding the incident that left former President Trump wounded.
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“Who is ultimately responsible for signing off on a security plan?” Cloud pressed Cheatle.