The resignation of the Secret Service director following an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the nation.
Kimberly Cheatle announced her resignation on Tuesday, acknowledging the security lapses that led to the near-fatal incident.
This decision comes amid increasing public scrutiny and congressional investigations into the Secret Service’s failures in protecting Trump, a presidential nominee and former commander-in-chief.
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Secret Service Failure
The assassination attempt occurred at an outdoor campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13th.
The 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, managed to get within 135 meters (157 yards) of the stage where Trump was speaking when he opened fire.