WASHINGTON, DC (Michigan News Source) – Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday morning.

The resignation comes after she faced intense scrutiny during a 4-1/2 hour congressional hearing on Monday over the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump that occurred at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13th.

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Lawmakers from both parties lambasted Cheatle for the security failures that allowed 20-year-old Thomas Crooks to target the former president. The grilling by the House Oversight Committee marked their first session since the shocking incident.

Cheatle was criticized over and over again from both sides of the political aisle for dodging just about every question that they asked her including the reported denial of a request for Trump to get a larger protection detail, prioritizing diversity in hiring, communications between the Secret Service and local law enforcement, asset allocation and more.

Facing fire: Cheatle dodges questions.

Even though Cheatle rarely answered a question from Democrats or Republicans, she said she took “full responsibility” for what happened at the Trump rally. She also insisted she was the best person to lead the agency, avoiding the question of whether she would have resigned if Trump had been killed.

During the hearing, Cheatle endured harsh rebukes, including from Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina, who accused her of dishonesty and failing to provide evidence to the committee, telling her, “You’re full of s*** today” when Cheatle said she wasn’t sure if the agency had provided evidence to the committee (they did not).

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California called for Cheatle’s resignation, arguing that anyone who oversaw an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate has no business leading the Secret Service. There was bipartisan shock all around that the director was dodging everyone’s questions – and a bipartisan push for her resignation that reverberated through the chamber.

Before the hearing wrapped up, Congressman James Comer (R-KY), the Oversight & Accountability Committee Chair, and Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD), the committee’s ranking member, obviously exasperated by the proceedings, both announced their intention to call for Cheatle’s resignation. That was done immediately after the hearing on Monday through a joint letter they wrote.

Comer, Raskin and everyone else got their wish on this morning as it’s been reported by NBC that Cheatle has, in fact, stepped down, with her official statement on her resignation coming soon.

Cheatle’s evasive testimony sparks bipartisan frustration and condemnation.

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Cheatle’s evasive answers during the hearing, citing the ongoing investigation while also referring congress to the FBI for their questions, only further frustrated most of the committee, culminating in bipartisan condemnation of her performance. Even ideological opposites like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez (D-NY) and Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) agreed on the unacceptability of her delay in providing answers. When she announced a preliminary report on the shooting that would be available in 60 days, committee members found that to be unacceptable during a highly contested election year.

Chairman Comer reminded Cheatle of the obligation to answer questions under a subpoena, while Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) remarked he got more answers from his children about their bad behavior than from Cheatle.

Tlaib’s passionate plea for gun control.

Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) used the hearing’s platform to bring attention to gun control instead of the failures of the Secret Service. She criticized the lack of committee hearings on gun violence as mass shootings continue to plague the nation.

“We have not had one committee hearing about the over 260 mass shootings that we’ve had, killing hundreds of people, injuring hundreds, changing their lives forever,” Tlaib stated. She recounted many mass shootings, from Buffalo and El Paso to Parkland and the Tree of Life Synagogue, highlighting what she considers to be an urgent need for action. Tlaib also brought the issue closer to home, referencing mass shootings in Michigan, including a devastating incident at a splash pad in Rochester Hills.

The disparity in protection and attention.

Tlaib lamented the lack of protection and hearings for ordinary Americans affected by gun violence saying that residents don’t get a hearing about mass shootings and gun violence. She said, “They don’t have Secret Service to protect them” like the former president does. Tlaib criticized the focus on political figures and the Trump event while everyday citizens remain vulnerable in schools, supermarkets, movie theaters, block parties and other public spaces.

The easy access to “weapons of war.”

Tlaib also pointed out the ease with which dangerous weapons can be obtained. “We’re hearing in the headlines, a 20-year-old man having access to an assault weapon, a weapon of war,” she said, as she called for banning these weapons to prevent further loss of innocent lives.

Tlaib also pressed Cheatle regarding the internet searches that Crooks reportedly did on the Oxford school shooter but the director wasn’t forthcoming with information about that either. Just the News reports that the FBI has told Congress that among the 14,000 images found on the shooter’s cell phone was an arrest photo and other information relating to Ethan Crumbley.

A call for bipartisan action.

Tlaib concluded her filibustering at the hearing, with an appeal for bipartisan discussions on gun control, saying everyone needed to talk about the issue even if they disagree because lives could be saved if the weapons were banned. Tlaib emphasized again that her residents, unlike former presidents, do not receive special protections and deserve better.

McClain’s scathing criticism of Cheatle.

On the other side of the aisle was Michigan Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Bruce Twp.), who grilled Director Cheatle on her lack of preparedness and transparency. McClain began by questioning Cheatle’s memory, pointing out her inability to recall the exact date she began preparing for the hearing. “What are you sure of? Are you sure about the color of your hair? Are you sure about the color of your suit?” she asked. McClain’s scathing remarks underscored her frustration with Cheatle’s vague responses.

McClain’s interrogation became even more pointed as she repeatedly asked Cheatle about specifics related to ongoing investigations. Each time, Cheatle deflected, referring her to the FBI without providing direct answers.

“You keep referring to the FBI,” McClain noted, listing various questions he had sidestepped. McClain pressed her on who at the FBI should be contacted for answers, only to be met again with a non- answer.

When asked if she had communicated with the FBI about the number of shell casings on a roof or explosives in a car, Cheatle admitted she had. McClain pointed out that she had access to the answers to many of their questions but was refusing to provide congress with those answers. McClain sharply accused her of deliberately withholding information, challenging her willingness to lead and demanding she either provide the answers or step aside for someone who would be transparent with the American people.

Unified in criticism.

In the end, despite their political differences, both Tlaib and McClain highlighted critical issues that Americans believe demand urgent attention. Tlaib’s impassioned plea for gun control and McClain’s rigorous scrutiny of Cheatle’s leadership showcased the need for accountability and action on pressing national concerns.