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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement in which he called for the resignation of United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024:

“The facts surrounding the assassination attempt a week ago in PA are deeply troubling. I called for an immediate, thorough, and independent investigation along with vigorous congressional oversight. 

“Since that time, the SS Director has continuously failed to provide a timely, transparent, and adequate response to the incident. And, now, we are learning that her agency may have lied about denying additional resources to the Trump campaign after multiple requests were made by her own agents. 

“Her failed leadership put not only President Trump’s life in danger but the lives of her agents who bravely and without second thought shielded President Trump with their own bodies on that day. 

“I, along with many of the American people, have lost faith in much of our federal government’s competence, professionalism, and integrity under President Biden. 

“There must be an independent investigation of this matter and everyone involved must be held accountable for the tragic and egregious failures of the leadership of the Secret Service. 

“Director Cheatle must resign immediately.”

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