Jul 14, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Secret Service questioned on security shortcomings at Trump rally

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During a call on Sunday, House Homeland Security Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) pressed Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle about the security shortcomings during the Pennsylvania campaign rally where the assassination attempt on former President Trump took place.

Why it matters: A slew of House committees, including the House Oversight and Reform Committee and the House Intelligence Committee, are slated to look into the assassination attempt, with member security becoming a key topic following the shooting.

"Green walked Cheatle through his reasoning for wanting a slew of documents on their handling of the incident," according to a source familiar.
Lawmakers have questions on how the shooter got on top of the building and managed to shoot at Trump before law enforcement engaged.
According to a source familiar, Cheatle is unable to question members of her team since it is an active crime scene and the FBI has taken over the investigation.

State of play: Cheatle is slated to hold a member briefing on Monday with members where lawmakers can voice their concerns.

In addition to the call, she is expected to cooperate with the panel's requests for documents and meet with members next week.

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