President Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, carried out by Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old Democrat donor.
Follow-up reports have exposed several preventable lapses by the Secret Service in safeguarding Trump and neutralizing the shooter. Embarrassing video footage shows small-statured women struggling to shield the 45th president and guide him to safety amid the chaos.
Criticism for this troubling moment in American history has rightfully targeted Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle who is known for her commitment to DEI and has refused to resign. Recent reports indicate Cheatle prioritized hiring non-white and female agents over qualifications.
In fact, her agency has set a goal of achieving 30% female representation in the Secret Service by 2030, despite the fact women biologically are generally smaller and weaker than males.
The Post reports that Cheatle, who was part of Jill Biden’s security detail, was well-liked by the First Lady and her team, including top advisor Anthony Bernal.
The outlet also discloses that Bernal strongly advocated for Cheatle to be appointed as Secret Service Director, presumably under the direction of his boss. What’s more frustrating is that Anthony lacked any law enforcement experience or qualifications.
However, their influence prevailed, to the detriment of Trump.
As reported by the New York Post:
Embattled Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who is facing congressional outcry and calls to resign over security lapses leading to former President Donald Trump’s near-assassination Saturday, landed her role thanks largely to a close relationship with First Lady Jill Biden, The Post has learned.
Four sources close to President Biden’s family, including people who interacted with Cheatle during the Obama-Biden administration, said she was well-liked by the future first lady and her most senior aides, including top adviser Anthony Bernal.
“Cheatle served on Dr. Biden’s second lady detail and Anthony pushed for her, a Democratic insider told The Post. Anthony has no national security or law enforcement experience. He should have no influence over the selection of the USSS director.”
“I heard at the time she was being considered for director that Anthony had pushed her forward as an option,” another well-placed source told The Post.
This report also offers a credible explanation for why resources were allegedly redirected from Trump’s rally to Dr. Jill’s poorly attended campaign event in Pittsburgh. When someone owes their position to another, favors are sometimes sought in return.
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