The reputation of the United States Secret Service (USSS) has taken some serious hits in recent weeks, not least of which was due to the attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump, which led to the resignation-in-disgrace of USSS Director Kimberly Cheatle.
On Wednesday, the acting Secret Service Director, Ronald Rowe, addressed that agency about recent events, and how it needs to change to better carry out its mission. RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent Susan Crabtree has summarized that conversation in an X thread on a prolonged threat:
🚨🚨BREAKING: Secret Service Dir. Rowe is addressing the whole agency right now in a conference call and is pressing for a complete “paradigm” overhaul and is advocating for major budget increases.
Says the idea/mindset that we’re going to ask you to do more for less is over.…
— Susan Crabtree (@susancrabtree) August…
