Hello everyone. Buckle up because the political drama is heating up!
On Monday, during a House Oversight Committee hearing, Michigan Republican Representative Lisa McClain grilled Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, demanding to know what she might be “covering up” following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Cheatle appeared before the committee to address concerns about the Secret Service’s handling of the incident at Trump’s rally on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. The tension in the room was palpable as McClain pressed Cheatle for answers. “If you’re supposed to be in charge, if the buck stops with you, how come you can’t share the answers? What are you covering up? What are you hiding, my friend?” McClain questioned.
Cheatle firmly denied any cover-up, stating, “I’m not covering anything up.” Yet, when McClain asked why Cheatle couldn’t provide a straightforward answer, the exchange grew more intense. Cheatle cited the FBI’s ongoing criminal investigation as a reason for her reticence, but this did little to appease McClain.
The assassination attempt itself was a close call. Trump narrowly avoided a bullet to the head, which grazed his right ear. The former president ducked behind a podium before being whisked away by Secret Service agents, leaving the stage with a raised fist and a shout of “Fight!” Law enforcement quickly returned fire, killing the shooter. Unfortunately, the chaos resulted in the death of one rally-goer and injuries to two others.
McClain’s frustration was evident when she asked Cheatle if the FBI had informed her about the explosives in the gunman’s car. Cheatle confirmed that she knew the details but refrained from sharing them, which only fueled McClain’s ire. “You’re playing, this wasn’t me. Well, I submit to you, if you can’t — and it’s not a can’t, it’s a won’t. It’s not a ‘I don’t know,’ it’s an ‘I choose not to answer the question,'” McClain continued. She called for Cheatle to either provide answers or step aside for someone who would.
Rep Lisa McClain EVISCERATES Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle
“What are you Covering Up!?”
Demand Cheatle’s Resignation ➡️ https://t.co/mqXlSHshsq pic.twitter.com/BLGqPx81X5
— ACT For America (@ACTforAmerica) July 22, 2024
The scrutiny wasn’t limited to Republicans. Democrats on the panel also voiced their dissatisfaction. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) criticized the delay in reporting, calling a 60-day timeline “not acceptable.” Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) highlighted historical precedent, noting that the Secret Service director at the time of the Reagan assassination attempt resigned, implying that Cheatle should consider doing the same.
When you witness a sane and reasonable @AOC, the job life expectancy of @SecretService Director Cheatle is probably near its expiration date. https://t.co/Ew6JNeiaEn
— Steve Baker – TPC (@TPC4USA) July 22, 2024
Cheatle has now resigned. It remains to be seen what else will come of this investigation, but I hope the American people get answers.
BREAKING: SS Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after being completely humiliated by an actual bipartisan committee of Congress 😲
Now let’s fire Mayorkas for his total and corrupt incompetency of our Department of Homeland Security 😤
You can not hide from the representatives… pic.twitter.com/ZZU8lPVF5h
— Todd With Trump (@THeinrich22) July 23, 2024
