Congressman Mike Garcia (CA-27) today released the following statement calling for the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.

“Secret Service Director Cheatle must resign or be fired,” said Rep. Garcia. “Her testimony at today’s hearing left members of the Oversight Committee, the American people, and myself with more questions than answers.

“The security lapses at Former President Trump’s rally were blatant, and today’s testimony was another demonstration of gross incompetence. Director Cheatle has lost the confidence of the Congress – on both sides of the aisle – as well as the American people at large. I’m calling for new leadership within the Secret Service as a first step to addressing the current lack of accountability and transparency. The American people deserve better.”