The Republican National Committee on Thursday accused the US Secret Service of ignoring its security concerns surrounding the party’s July convention in Milwaukee, warning that the agency was putting the event at risk. In a sternly worded letter to Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, RNC counsel Todd Steggerda said the security environment around the convention was “rapidly deteriorating” and demanded action. A number of top Republican lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, have reached out to the Secret Service to discuss their concerns, a source familiar with the situation told CNN. The Secret Service, however, noted the “multiple meetings” its director and personnel in Milwaukee have had with RNC Chair Michael Whatley, RNC staff members in Milwaukee and US senators since May 14. “The director of the Secret Service continues to engage with Chair Whatley,” Guglielmi said.

Source: ABC News May 23, 2024 20:17 UTC