Washington, July 23 (HS). Amidst the high-level investigation into the murderous attack on the senior leader of the Republican Party of America, presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump on July 13, the Director of the US Secret Service Kimberly Cheatle has finally resigned from her post. For the time being, the command of the Secret Service will be in the hands of Ronald Rowe.
Democratic President Joe Biden said in a statement that what happened on July 13 should not happen again. Meanwhile, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has said that Secret Service Deputy Director Ronald Rowe will serve as acting director. He has 24 years of experience working in the agency.
The White House said on Tuesday that US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned. On this, President Biden thanked Kimberly for her decades of public service. He said that Kimberly Cheatle selflessly dedicated herself to protecting the country and risked her life many times.
It is noteworthy that Cheatle appeared before the House of Representatives on Monday. During this, she faced sharp criticism. She did not answer many questions of the MPs. On this, many Republican and Democratic MPs demanded her resignation. After this, speculations were rife that she would leave her post.