Press Releases

Wittman Statement on Resignation of Secret Service Director

Washington, July 23, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement on the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle:

“The resignation of Director Cheatle is 10 days overdue. The Secret Service had a responsibility to protect Former President Trump, and the assassination attempt we saw in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13 was a complete security failure.

“The gunman should never have been able to get that close to President Trump. What happened was inexcusable.

“While her resignation is one step toward accountability, House Republicans are committed to investigating this heinous act through a task force with subpoena authority to ensure this never happens again.”

###