Head of Secret Service speaks about security lapse in Trump assassination attempt
The head of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, testified on Monday before the US Congress regarding the serious security lapse during the attack on former President Donald Trump on July 13. Cheatle was summoned by a committee of the House of Representatives responsible for overseeing federal agencies. The Secret Service, which is responsible for protecting current and former presidents, has been under immense pressure since the Trump attack.
The alleged perpetrator was able to position himself with his semi-automatic rifle approximately 150 meters from Trump during the campaign rally in the state of Pennsylvania. Trump, who was later nominated as the Republican presidential candidate, survived the attack by a narrow margin, a bullet hit him in the ear. A man in the audience and the alleged perpetrator were both killed.
The Secret Service, acknowledging the need for a larger Safety margin in such situations, discussed potential improvements in their service with the US Congress during Cheatle's testimony. Despite the High-profile nature of the Trump assassination attempt, some critics believe that there were Secret details not shared publicly about the incident. As the head of the Secret Service, Cheatle emphasized the importance of maintaining the Service's integrity and commitment to keeping all U.S. leaders safe.
