Washington. Former President Donald Trump was attacked at an election rally, which was under investigation. US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned after a tough investigation by the agency. The White House gave this information on Tuesday. At the same time, President Joe Biden thanked Kimberly for her decades of public service to the nation. He said that Kimberly Cheatle selflessly dedicated herself to protecting the country and risked her life many times.

The White House issued a press release quoting Joe Biden's statement, saying that Jill and I are grateful to Secret Service Chief Kim Cheatle for his decades of public service. He has selflessly dedicated and risked his life to protect our country throughout his career in the United States Secret Service. We especially thank him for this. We are grateful to him for his service to the Secret Service and our family during our administration.

Trump was attacked on July 13

The Secret Service, which is responsible for the security of former US presidents, is facing a crisis after the attack on Trump on July 13. Trump was shot and injured by a gunman from a rooftop during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Now he will take over the command of the secret service

Democratic President Joe Biden said in a statement that an independent review is underway to get to the bottom of what happened on July 13 and I am constantly monitoring it. He further said that what happened that day should never happen again. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Secret Service Deputy Director Ronald Rowe will serve as acting director. He has 24 years of experience in the agency.

Cheatle appeared before the House of Representatives

Cheatle appeared before the House of Representatives on Monday and faced strong condemnation during this time. She refused to answer many questions of the MPs. Many Republican and Democratic MPs asked her to resign. After this, speculation increased that she would leave her post.

Republican presidential candidate Trump was shot in the right ear and one rally attendee was killed in the shooting. The gunman was identified as 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, who was shot and killed by a Secret Service sniper.