Kimberly Cheatle Under Scrutiny After Capitol Hill Hearing

Director of the United States Secret Service Faces Questions

Capitol Hill Hearing Reveals Lapses in Protection

Washington, D.C. (March 8, 2023) - Kimberly A. Cheatle, the 27th Director of the United States Secret Service, has come under intense scrutiny after a hearing on Capitol Hill that revealed lapses in protection that allowed a gunman to breach security measures and enter the Capitol building.

During the hearing, Cheatle declined to answer questions about the specific failures that led to the security breach, citing ongoing investigations. However, she acknowledged that "mistakes were made" and that the Secret Service is committed to addressing them.