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Cheatle Responds To Resignation Demands

Cheatle Responds To Resignation Demands

The recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has thrust the United States Secret Service and its Director, Kimberly Cheatle, into the spotlight, raising serious questions about her appointment and the agency’s handling of security. A new report suggests that Cheatle’s rise to lead the Secret Service was significantly influenced by First Lady Jill Biden and her top advisor, Anthony Bernal.

According to sources close to the Biden family and individuals who interacted with Cheatle during the Obama-Biden administration, she was favored by Jill Biden and her senior aides. “Cheatle served on Dr. Biden’s second lady detail and Anthony pushed for her,” a Democratic insider revealed. Another source confirmed that Bernal, despite lacking national security or law enforcement experience, had a considerable influence in Cheatle’s selection as the Secret Service director.

This revelation comes amid a firestorm of criticism following the chaotic response to the assassination attempt on Trump. The former president was shot in the ear but miraculously survived, highlighting significant security lapses during the incident. The Secret Service, an agency with a mission of zero-failure, found itself in a precarious position, facing congressional outcry and calls for Cheatle’s resignation.

The appointment of Cheatle, a staunch supporter of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, has been a point of contention. She has committed to having the Secret Service workforce be 30 percent female by 2030 as part of a broader diversity push. Critics argue that prioritizing diversity over qualifications, particularly in a high-stakes security role, may compromise the agency’s effectiveness.

Reports of Secret Service members being reassigned from Trump’s detail to support a Jill Biden appearance in Pennsylvania on the same day as the assassination attempt further fuel the controversy. This situation reflects broader criticisms of the Biden administration’s handling of security and accountability.

Despite the severe criticisms and calls for her resignation, Cheatle has remained defiant. In a recent interview following the shooting, she refused to consider stepping down, a stance that has drawn comparisons to previous Secret Service failures, such as the shooting of Ronald Reagan. Given modern technology and the visible position of the shooter on a low-lying rooftop, the security breach during Trump’s rally is seen by many as an even greater failure.

The Biden administration has been accused of not holding officials accountable. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has given Cheatle a vote of confidence, further entrenching her position despite the public and congressional outcry.

For many, the only solution to these perceived failures is a change in administration. Critics argue that voting President Biden out of office and replacing department heads is necessary to restore accountability and effectiveness in government agencies like the Secret Service.

Written by Mark Stevens - July 17, 2024