The United States, US, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned following backlash over the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, sources tell CNN.
There have been calls for Cheatle’s resignation and a push by Republican lawmakers to impeach her.
Lawmakers were particularly incensed after her appearance for public testimony in front of the House Oversight Committee on Monday, where she was unwilling to answer many of the committee’s questions.
In the initial wake of the shooting, Cheatle was emphatic that she would not step down.
Cheatle was appointed by President Joe Biden to lead the Secret Service in 2022.
A few weeks ago, a 20-year-old bypassed Secret Services agents and shot at Trump during his presidential campaign in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The bullets only narrowly missed Trump’s head but hit him in the ear.
