Bipartisan calls for Kimberly Cheatle to leave her role at the Secret Service increased after she spoke before Congress on Monday.

Secret Service Director Resigns After Trump Assassination Attempt

Bipartisan calls for Kimberly Cheatle to leave her role at the Secret Service increased after she spoke before Congress on Monday.

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday, multiple outlets reported Tuesday, after the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally led to criticism of security lapses and bipartisan calls for her to leave her role. Kimberly Cheatle, director of the U.S. Secret Service, testified before the U.S. House of ... [+] Representatives' Committee on Oversight and Accountability on the Attempted Assassination of former President Donald J. Trump on Monday. Anadolu via Getty Images Key Facts This story is breaking and will be updated. Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here. Further Reading ForbesSecret Service Director: Trump Shooter Was Identified As 'Suspicious' But Not A 'Threat'By Ty Roush ForbesSecret Service Repeatedly Denied Trump Team's Requests For More Security In Recent YearsBy Mary Whitfill Roeloffs Follow me on Twitter. Send me a secure tip. Molly Bohannon Following Editorial Standards Print Reprints & Permissions