Trump thinks he's a hero for democracy, but he's just full of himself.

Former President Donald Trump proudly declared that he would take a bullet for democracy, as he celebrated the resignation of U.S Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on his Truth Social platform. This resignation came after intense pressure from lawmakers due to a security lapse that resulted in Trump being injured in his right ear during a rally. Cheatle, in her resignation letter on Jul. 23, described the decision as difficult and admitted that the agency fell short of its mission to protect our nation's leaders on the day of the shooting on Jul. 13.

The chaotic incident at the rally in Pennsylvania also resulted in the death of one supporter and injuries to others. Trump's statement about taking a bullet for democracy was a sarcastic reference to comments he made at a previous rally in Michigan, where he defended himself against accusations of being a threat to democracy. He mocked these claims and questioned what he had done against democracy, stating that he had taken a bullet for it just last week.

Cheatle's resignation came just one day after she faced criticism from legislators on the House committee. While she acknowledged significant problems with security at the rally, she maintained that she was the best person to lead the Secret Service at the time. House Speaker Mike Johnson welcomed her resignation, stating that it was long overdue and emphasizing the importance of rebuilding the American people's trust in the Secret Service.

On social media, spectators called out Trump for his lack of empathy and pointed out the disappearance of the bandage on his ear, which he had been seen wearing during the Republican National Convention. One user even pointed out that the bandage had Trump's name misspelled on it, further highlighting the insincerity of his statement about taking a bullet for democracy. Another user dismissed the incident as fake news, claiming that Trump did not even have a scab on his ear.

Shortly after Cheatle's resignation, the Department of Homeland Security announced that Secret Service Deputy Director Ronald Rowe would be taking over as the new Director. The focus now is on rebuilding trust in the agency and ensuring the safety of all presidents, former presidents, and other officials in the executive branch. As one user on social media put it, there is a lot of work to be done to restore the American people's faith in the Secret Service.

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