During a heated congressional hearing, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced bipartisan criticism for security failures that nearly led to the assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13. Lawmakers from both parties expressed frustration over Cheatle's lack of transparency and accountability, with many calling for her resignation. Cheatle admitted to the incident being a significant operational failure, yet she provided limited details about the circumstances and the agency's planning. Criticisms also extended to the agency's diversity and inclusion initiatives, with some Republicans questioning the impact of these efforts on security operations. Cheatle defended the agency's commitment to diversity while emphasizing that the security lapse was due to a planning issue, not related to DEI efforts. The hearing highlighted serious concerns regarding the Secret Service's preparedness and response protocols, with calls for a thorough investigation into the events leading up to the shooting.