The Director of the United States Secret Service James Murray retires. This is stated in a statement by US President Joe Biden and his wife, widespread on Thursday.
“We are incredibly grateful to him for the service to the country and our family,” the document says.
Murray was appointed to the post in May 2019 by decision of the US President Donald Trump, who at that time. The US Secret Service is responsible for the protection of the first persons of the state. It is included in the structure of the US Department of Internal Security.
The White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre reported at a regular briefing for journalists that Murray’s resignation was discussed for several months since April. ” “As far as I know, he goes to the private sector,” she added. Jean-Pierre did not specify who will become the new head of the service.