According to NBC News, United States Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned in the wake of a disastrous congressional hearing. While testifying on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Cheatle remained defiant, pledging to stay on. Something changed overnight.
BREAKING: @JuliaEAinsley reports
Two law enforcement sources tell NBC News Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned. And an official announcement is coming later this morning— Ryan Nobles (@ryanobles) July 23, 2024
My understanding from a secret service agent is Director Cheatle has internally announced her resignation.
She has not been transparent with the American people about the failings surrounding her leadership.
It was past time for her to go.
— Rep. Mike Waltz (@michaelgwaltz) July 23, 2024
During the hearing, the now-former director was lambasted for her aloofness regarding the…
