House Speaker Calls for Secret Service Director's Resignation Following Assassination Attempt on Trump

In the wake of a recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican leaders are demanding the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Johnson criticized Cheatle's explanation regarding security concerns related to the building's roof, asserting that her priorities are misaligned with the agency's responsibilities. The call for her resignation comes as law enforcement officials prepare to brief Congress on the incident, which resulted in one death and two serious injuries. The shooting occurred as Trump addressed supporters, with the alleged gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, firing shots from a nearby building. Trump sustained a minor injury to his ear during the chaos. In response to the security breach, the House Oversight Committee has indicated plans to subpoena Cheatle if she does not attend a public hearing scheduled for Monday. Johnson also announced the formation of a special House task force to investigate the shooting and the apparent failures in security protocols. The task force aims to streamline congressional inquiries into the incident, allowing for more efficient proceedings and the ability to issue subpoenas. Johnson emphasized the need for clarity on why the roof of a building so close to Trump was not adequately secured by either the Secret Service or local law enforcement. Cheatle defended her agency, stating that local police were present in the building, but questions remain about the coordination and effectiveness of the security measures in place.