( NewsNation ) — A group of lawmakers investigating the shooting at a July campaign rally for Donald Trump want a briefing with the acting director of the Secret Service following a second attempt on the former president’s life over the weekend.
Ronald Rowe was named acting director of the agency after the resignation of former Director Kimberly Cheatle amid bipartisan calls for her to step down after the first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
“I appreciate his willingness to lead the Secret Service at this incredibly challenging moment, as the agency works to get to the bottom of exactly what happened on July 13 and cooperate with ongoing investigations and Congressional oversight,” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement when he announced the appointment. “At the same time, the Secret Service must effectively carry on its expansive mission that includes providing 24/7 protection for national leaders and visiting dignitaries and securing events of national significance in this dynamic and heightened threat environment.”