Claims link Jackson Lee's death, Trump rally shooting.

False Claim About Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's Death

A false claim is circulating that Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's death is linked to her oversight of the Secret Service and the Trump rally shooting. This claim is baseless - Jackson Lee's death had no connection to her work or the shooting. It's important to fact-check such statements and not spread misinformation.

"# Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle confirmed that Rep. Sheila Jackson was involved in the Oversight of the Secret Service," a post claimed. "Rep. Jackson passed away 6 days after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. One of the strangest coincidences?" This was shared by known misinformation accounts associated with QAnon conspiracy theories.

Facts:

• Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, died on July 19, 2024, at 74. She had pancreatic cancer.

• Jackson Lee served in senior positions, including whip of the Congressional Black Caucus and vice-chair of the Progressive Caucus.

• She was not a member of the Oversight Committee, but served on House Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget Committees.

• Secret Service Director, Kimberly Cheatle, resigned on July 23 after criticism of the agency's failure to prevent the Trump assassination attempt.

• Cheatle condoled Jackson Lee's death, acknowledging her role in Secret Service oversight, but this was directed at fellow House members, and Jackson Lee's work focused on broader Homeland Security issues, not specifically the Secret Service.

Verdict:

There is no evidence linking Jackson Lee's death to her work or the Trump rally shooting. This claim is false and should not be spread.

Sources:

• Politifact article
• Associated Press, LIVE: Secret Service Director Testimony
• Congressional websites, statements, and social media posts
• News outlets: CBS, CNN, Washington Post, etc.