Who would’ve ever thought AOC could gain common sense?!?
New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has gain unexpected praise from the political world, including from supporters of President Trump, for her rigorous questioning of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. The scrutiny follows the recent attempt on Donald Trump’s life, where a gunman managed to fire shots during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Known for her progressive stance within the Democratic Party, Ocasio-Cortez’s interrogation of Cheatle during a House Oversight Committee hearing has drawn admiration, particularly for her pointed inquiries into the security lapses that allowed the assailant to approach dangerously close to the former president. Critics of Cheatle and the Secret Service have pointed to failures in perimeter security, which allowed the gunman armed with an AR-15 style rifle to fire shots from a nearby rooftop.
During the hearing, Ocasio-Cortez questioned why the Secret Service’s security perimeter was insufficiently distant from Trump, especially given the range of firearms like the AR-15. She emphasized the urgency of transparency, criticizing Cheatle’s timeline for releasing a report on the incident as “unacceptable” and calling for immediate accountability within the agency.
In a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, figures typically aligned with the MAGA movement expressed appreciation for Ocasio-Cortez’s stance. Ryan Fournier, co-founder of Students for Trump, commended her for addressing the issue of political violence without partisan bias. Even the Gays For Trump account echoed similar sentiments, urging support for Ocasio-Cortez’s calls for accountability within the Secret Service.
While acknowledging their usual disagreements with Ocasio-Cortez’s policies, voices from the conservative side, such as Michelle Maxwell and Sandi Harper, acknowledged her effectiveness in pressing for answers and holding government agencies accountable.
In her own words, Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the seriousness of the security breach, stressing that the safety of high-profile individuals like former presidents must not be compromised due to bureaucratic delays or negligence. Her demand for swift action and transparency resonated with both her supporters and unexpected allies across the political spectrum.
As the investigation into the security failure continues, Ocasio-Cortez’s role in demanding accountability from the Secret Service underscores a bipartisan commitment to ensuring the safety and security of public figures in the face of escalating threats. This incident has highlighted the need for rigorous oversight and immediate corrective measures to prevent such security breaches in the future, reflecting a shared concern for national security irrespective of political affiliation.
WATCH:
Why was the Secret Service’s protective perimeter in Butler shorter than the range of an AR-15?
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@RepAOC) July 23, 2024
It does not take 60 days to answer that question.
The agency’s failure to publicly account for these questions and others from Congress is unacceptable.
Dir. Cheatle should resign. pic.twitter.com/5C50Qi5EJS
