Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin expressed distrust in Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Johnson made unfounded allegations that security failures in preparation for the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump might be linked to diversity and inclusion efforts within the agency.
In an interview with Washington Post Live, Johnson stated that he had no confidence in Cheatle and questioned if the agency prioritized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over the protection of President Trump.
Former President Trump commended the officers responsible for his security on the day of the assassination attempt.
Johnson alleged, without evidence, that Cheatle prioritized DEI over protecting President Trump.
Some conservatives have blamed female Secret Service officers on Trump’s security detail for failing to prevent the shooting incident that injured Trump and two others and led to the death of a rally attendee.
Johnson implied that Trump’s actions were influenced by how Democrats and the media treated him, citing past allegations of collusion with Russian intelligence officials in the 2016 election.
Johnson advocated for mutual respect among individuals to foster positive changes in behavior.
