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Trump Commends Brave Female Agent for Shielding Him

Jul 28, 2024 1 min read

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Former President Donald Trump has praised a female Secret Service agent who shielded him during an assassination attempt at a rally in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Trump defended the agent, emphasizing her bravery and willingness to take a bullet for him, following criticism that questioned the physical suitability of women for such roles. The Secret Service, which is approximately 25 percent female and employs around 2,000 women, has faced scrutiny for its handling of the incident, with critics attributing perceived failures to "diversity, equity, inclusion" policies.

The assassination attempt has led to significant backlash against the Secret Service. The agency has been criticized for leaving Trump exposed to gunfire and for employing agents who were deemed not physically adequate to respond effectively. In the wake of the incident, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned after facing tough questioning in Congress about the agency's response. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and former Secret Service Special Agent Cheryl Tyler defended the use of female agents, arguing that all candidates undergo rigorous testing.

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