 Quote, that achievement in a male-dominated industry was not lost on me, Cheadle said in the interview. I kept a photo on my desk of the first five women sworn into the service, and I used that to remind me that these women created opportunities for me, and I can help others grow and lead as well. In a CBS interview in 2023, Cheadle addressed some of the issues in the Secret Service and said that a major priority would be diversity efforts. CBS noted that Cheadle was committed to having the Secret Service be 30% women by 2030.