RUFUS - President Jay Laylin late this evening selected his next Presidential Protective Service Director, after years with Interim Director David Calmarro at the helm of one of the largest investigative agencies in the United States Of Jesstopia. The President announced his pick for PPS director a little after 11:00 PM, and he is set to take office on November 20, 2024. Due to the nature of his office, he isn't required to be confirmed by the Senate, but some leaders opt to ensure a full background done on their appointments.

"I selected Gerald McFarland to serve as the next Director of the Presidential Protective Service for many reasons including his long career in law enforcement, as well as his ability to lead strong investigations against corrupt corporations," said President Jay Laylin. "He will bring what the agency needs to ensure that the President remains safe, and his agents work diligently to effect the safety and security of their protectees. I am grateful to have him on our team."

McFarland was selected out of a group of about 12, and was selected just after 11:00 PM, to serve as the third director of the agency. McFarland, has expressed the need to end DEI within the agency, which played a major role in the assassination attempt of US President-Elect Donald Trump in July 2024.

"The need to ensure all protectees receive adequate protection is paramount to the agency's success," said McFarland. "Our job is not to hire based on gender, but to hire based on qualifications and abilities, which are key to protecting those we serve and protect."

The agency was headed by David Calmarro for the last two years, as interim director, following the resignation of David Romero, for sexual misconduct. Under his leadership, two assassination attempts were carried out against then President-Elect Jay Laylin. His leadership was called into question, and Jay Laylin asked him to step down as Director of the PPS, effective November 20, 2024.