In a rare display of bipartisan unity, the first Democrat in Congress, Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.), has joined a chorus of Republican lawmakers in calling for the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Boyle cited "unacceptable operational failures" in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump as the primary reason for his demand.

Boyle's call for Cheatle's immediate resignation comes on the heels of House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) similar demand earlier this week. Johnson has also announced the formation of a bipartisan task force to investigate the shooting incident.

During a briefing with House lawmakers on Wednesday, Cheatle admitted that the Secret Service had "failed" in its mission to protect the GOP nominee, acknowledging "mistakes and gaps" in their security efforts. Members of both parties have expressed concern over why additional security measures were not implemented after intelligence was reportedly obtained regarding an Iranian plot to assassinate Trump.

The frustration and discontent directed at Cheatle reached its apex during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where a group of angry GOP lawmakers confronted the director. This incident marked a turning point in the bipartisan demand for her resignation.

While Cheatle has no intentions of stepping down, according to a Secret Service spokesperson, the pressure continues to mount. Cheatle is expected to testify before Congress on Monday, where Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) has issued a strong ultimatum: "If Cheatle does not show up to the House Oversight Committee's Monday hearing, she should either resign or be fired."

In response to the growing concerns, Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) have requested a classified briefing this week to provide members with additional information regarding the shooting incident. Lawmakers have expressed frustration over the lack of available details in the days following the attack and believe that further investigation is necessary.

The Secret Service now finds itself facing multiple congressional probes into the circumstances surrounding the rally attack and is under intense scrutiny. Cheatle has emphasized her commitment to transparency and leading the agency through internal investigations, but as the calls for her resignation mount, her future hangs in the balance.

As the first Democrat in Congress to publicly call for Cheatle's resignation, Rep. Brendan Boyle has set a precedent that may embolden more members of his party to join the growing demand for new leadership within the Secret Service.