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Ex-Secret Service Director's Clearance Denied After Trump Security Lapses
8/3/2025
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- Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's security clearance has been denied amid backlash from Sen. Ron Johnson, stemming from security lapses prior to the July 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump. Cheatle, who oversaw the agency from 2022 to 2024, faced scrutiny for her refusal to bolster security resources during a critical time.
