27th Director Steps Down After 10 Days In Office

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Resigns Amid Agency Scrutiny

27th Director Steps Down After 10 Days in Office

Cheatle Faced Calls for Resignation Over Agency's Failure to Protect President Biden

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2023 – Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her post amid intense scrutiny over the agency's failure to protect President Joe Biden during a recent event.

Cheatle, who was sworn in as the 27th Director of the Secret Service on September 17, 2022, faced widespread calls for resignation after a lone gunman was able to approach and attack President Biden at a public event last week.

In a statement released by the White House, President Biden thanked Cheatle for her service and said that he has accepted her resignation.

The resignation of Cheatle comes at a time when the Secret Service is facing increased scrutiny over its ability to protect the President and other high-ranking government officials.

An investigation is currently underway to determine how the gunman was able to breach security measures and approach President Biden. The results of the investigation are expected to be released in the coming weeks.