Trump met with Secret Service head on Tuesday in Milwaukee about shooting, source says

2024-07-18

Former President Donald Trump is seen at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday. 

Former President Donald Trump received a private, in-person briefing with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Tuesday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, regarding the failed assassination attempt, a source familiar with the meeting told CNN.

Members of Trump’s campaign have also been given “bits and pieces” of information throughout the week by various members of the Secret Service, the source said. 

Trump campaign officials anticipate the investigation into the security failures of last Saturday will reach a new phase beginning next week. 

CNN has reached out to the Secret Service for comment.

CNN’s Whitney Wild contributed reporting to this post.