Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2022

August 24, 2022

I am proud to announce that I have selected Kim Cheatle to be the next Director of the United States Secret Service. Kim has had a long and distinguished career at the Secret Service, having risen through the ranks during her 27 years with the agency, becoming the first woman in the role of Assistant Director of Protective Operations.

Jill and I know firsthand Kim's commitment to her job and to the Secret Service's people and mission. When Kim served on my security detail when I was Vice President, we came to trust her judgement and counsel. She is a distinguished law enforcement professional with exceptional leadership skills, and was easily the best choice to lead the agency at a critical moment for the Secret Service. She has my complete trust, and I look forward to working with her.

We thank Director Murray for his service to this country and wish him and his family well as he takes the next step in his career.

NOTE: The Office of the Press Secretary also released a biography of Director Cheatle with the statement.

Categories: Appointments and Nominations : U.S. Secret Service Director, appointment, statement.

Names: Biden, Jill T.; Cheatle, Kimberly; Murray, James M. Subjects: Homeland Security, Department of : Secret Service, U.S. DCPD Number: DCPD202200723.

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