Washington, D.C. - On July 22, 2024, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced intense scrutiny from the House Oversight Committee regarding the agency's handling of the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The hearing, described as an "emergency" session by Chairman James Comer, delved into numerous failures and potential lapses in security protocols during the incident.

Demand for Accountability:
During the hearing, Cheatle was questioned about the perceived "colossal failure" of the Secret Service. Under intense questioning, she acknowledged the failure, stating, "It was a failure," and conceded that the tragedy was preventable.

Jim Jordan ENDS Disgraced Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle's CAREER in Scorched EARTH Public humiliation 🔥

Secret Service Director admits UNDER OATH to purposely weakening Trump's security detail amid massive threats to Trump's Life.

Cheatle must be charged and arrested: pic.twitter.com/u6OpaKdi2V

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 22, 2024

Transparency Issues:
Members of the committee criticized Cheatle for the agency's lack of transparency. Despite her claims of cooperation, it was revealed that the committee had to issue a subpoena to secure her testimony. Cheatle admitted she was unsure if all requested documents and recordings had been provided, leading to accusations of dishonesty and evasion.

Details of the Security Breach:
The committee scrutinized the timeline and the Secret Service's actions leading up to the shooting. It was disclosed that law enforcement was aware of an armed individual on a rooftop with a clear line of sight to Trump, yet 57 minutes elapsed before any action was taken. Cheatle could not provide a clear explanation for the delay, which fueled further criticism.

Holy Crap… Rep. Fallon Just Buried Cheatle…

• Cheatle still hasn’t visited the site after 9 days
• She spoke to the agents involved 3 days after
• The Secret Service Counter Snipers were on a Sloped Roof steeper than the shooters
• He recreated the event and got killshots… pic.twitter.com/qecbTiU4uB

— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) July 22, 2024

Personnel and Training:
When asked how many Secret Service personnel had been disciplined or retrained following the incident, Cheatle stated that no jobs had been lost and personnel were still operational. She assured the committee that the agency was examining the facts and would make necessary changes.

Political Implications:
The hearing also touched upon the political dimensions of the incident. Cheatle was questioned about the premature leaking of her opening statement to several news outlets before it was provided to the committee. This was seen as a political move, undermining the agency's claim of non-partisanship.

Next Steps:
Chairman Comer has called for a comprehensive investigation into the Secret Service's actions and has demanded full transparency moving forward. The committee is expected to continue probing the incident, focusing on identifying security lapses and ensuring such failures do not recur.

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna leaves disgraced Secret Service Director Cheatle shaking and in SILENCE after catching her in perjury LIE

"You have perjured yourself. I ask that we bring perjury charges against the Director. We are prepared to hold you in contempt!"

WATCH: pic.twitter.com/4wimNzGDbP

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 22, 2024