House Republicans Impeach Biden’s DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

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House Republicans achieved a significant victory on Tuesday as they successfully impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after a failed attempt last week. The impeachment vote, which took place on Tuesday night, saw Mayorkas impeached by a narrow margin of 214-213, with three Republicans breaking ranks to oppose the measure.

 

This impeachment marks a pivotal moment for House Republicans, who have long positioned themselves as champions of immigration restrictions and border security. Mayorkas, as the Biden administration's top official overseeing immigration and border issues, became a focal point for GOP criticism due to his perceived failure to uphold immigration laws and address border security concerns.

 

The impeachment effort against Mayorkas underscores the GOP's commitment to its tough-on-immigration stance, despite internal divisions and challenges. Speaker Mike Johnson led the charge, emphasizing the importance of holding Mayorkas accountable for what Republicans view as a breach of public trust.

 

Following the successful impeachment vote, Johnson asserted that Mayorkas deserved to be impeached due to his alleged refusal to fulfill his duties as Homeland Security Secretary. President Joe Biden, however, condemned the impeachment as an act of unconstitutional partisanship, defending Mayorkas's integrity and public service record.

 

The impeachment of Mayorkas is part of a broader messaging strategy by House Republicans to highlight their commitment to border security and immigration reform. However, their efforts have faced criticism for being more symbolic than substantive, particularly in light of their reluctance to engage in bipartisan border security initiatives.

 

Despite passing a conservative border security bill and pursuing impeachment proceedings, Republicans have struggled to make significant progress on addressing immigration issues, largely due to internal divisions and the lingering influence of former President Donald Trump.

 

While the impeachment of Mayorkas represents a political victory for House Republicans, it also highlights the challenges they face in advancing their legislative agenda and maintaining party cohesion. The episode has raised questions about Speaker Johnson's leadership abilities, as he seeks to navigate the complexities of governing in a deeply divided political landscape.

 

15.02.24

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[EVENKEEL]

Good news. 

[novacova]

Good, now charge and convict the flunky for treason and toss him in the slammer.

[JonnyF]

Good. There must be consequences for undermining the best interests of your country's citizens. 

[sirineou]

2 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

Good news. 

The country is now safe 

[Chomper Higgot]

29 minutes ago, novacova said:

Good, now charge and convict the flunky for treason and toss him in the slammer.

Treason?

[Chomper Higgot]

16 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Good. There must be consequences for undermining the best interests of your country's citizens. 

Pinned.

[Tug]

17 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Good. There must be consequences for undermining the best interests of your country's citizens. 

Oh I agree with you 100% there must be consequences for Donald jhon trump killing the bipartisan immigration bill lock that abomination up!.sec.mayorkis was doing his job within the laws as they are written.its a moot point anyway it will be laughed out of the senate.this whole dog and pony show was done to stroke poor little Donald otherwise the house members might get a mean tweet from Donnie and wet themselves 

[Berkshire]

Some of you MAGA guys crack me up.  This was a pointless exercise.  This impeachment will be DOA at the Senate and Mayorkas will continue on as before.  So what have these nutters in the House accomplished?  Zero....except waste time and money that could be better spent on actually governing. 

[thaibeachlovers]

3 minutes ago, Berkshire said:

Some of you MAGA guys crack me up.  This was a pointless exercise.  This impeachment will be DOA at the Senate and Mayorkas will continue on as before.  So what have these nutters in the House accomplished?  Zero....except waste time and money that could be better spent on actually governing. 

They embarrassed Biden- all good. The game proceeds.

[mikebike]

Can ANYONE here list the high crimes and/or misdemeanors this guy committed? I am referring to actual crimes, not policy you do not like. 

[EVENKEEL]

Just for kicks watch senate hearings with this idiot.

[EVENKEEL]

1 hour ago, sirineou said:

The country is now safe 

A step in the right direction.

[stevenl]

54 minutes ago, mikebike said:

Can ANYONE here list the high crimes and/or misdemeanors this guy committed? I am referring to actual crimes, not policy you do not like. 

Bone, that's why 3 with a spine didn't support this.

[sirineou]

4 hours ago, mikebike said:

Can ANYONE here list the high crimes and/or misdemeanors this guy committed? I am referring to actual crimes, not policy you do not like. 

Dont hold your breath. Just election year republican theater. 

[mamypoko]

The Republicans can impeach My Johnson and then impeach the Speaker of the House. 

[sirineou]

3 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

A step in the right direction.

republican Election political theater for the consumption of the feeble minded trampazees. 

otherwise insignificant move that is going nowhere and a waste of taxpayer money.  

[gravity101]

4 hours ago, mikebike said:

Can ANYONE here list the high crimes and/or misdemeanors this guy committed? I am referring to actual crimes, not policy you do not like. 

Absolutely none. Children, the lot of em.

[sirineou]

Just now, gravity101 said:

Absolutely none. Children, the lot of em.

In the Senet he will be convicted  by the nessacery 2/3 for engaging in policies republicans don't like  and for being a poopy head. 

[Srikcir]

5 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

A step in the right direction.

Biden re-elected.

[xylophone]

8 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Good. There must be consequences for undermining the best interests of your country's citizens. 

You dont really understand what just went on, do you! Some enlightenment for you................

 

The impeachment of Mayorkas is part of a broader messaging strategy by House Republicans to highlight their commitment to border security and immigration reform. However, their efforts have faced criticism for being more symbolic than substantive, particularly in light of their reluctance to engage in bipartisan border security initiatives.

 

 Despite passing a conservative border security bill and pursuing impeachment proceedings, Republicans have struggled to make significant progress on addressing immigration issues, largely due to internal divisions and the lingering influence of former President Donald Trump.

 

It was purely an exercise in futility, as nothing will become of it.

 

[billd766]

7 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

They embarrassed Biden- all good. The game proceeds.

They are not in the extremely well paid job of senators and representatives to play games. They are there to run the country.

 

If they want to play silly games, quit their jobs, give up ALL their perks and see if they can find a kindergarten that will accept them.

 

Give their jobs to sensible people, who want, and need good secure jobs.

[EVENKEEL]

6 hours ago, sirineou said:

republican Election political theater for the consumption of the feeble minded trampazees. 

otherwise insignificant move that is going nowhere and a waste of taxpayer money.  

What is a  trampazees?

[Tug]

11 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

They embarrassed Biden- all good. The game proceeds.

Haa no they embarrassed the House of Representatives (Republican)side at the behest of the destroyer of the Republican Party (trump)

39 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

What is a  trampazees?

Exclent term love it I know what it is it fits lol 😂 I don’t want to say and get in trouble with the moderators!!very descriptive love it!!

[candide]

What a bunch of pathetic crooks! 🤣

 

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[sirineou]

10 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

What is a  trampazees?

A mythical animal that always applies logic, inteligens . and proper judgment in all  its conversations. 

[Jingthing]

21 hours ago, mikebike said:

Can ANYONE here list the high crimes and/or misdemeanors this guy committed? I am referring to actual crimes, not policy you do not like. 

None.

Republicans can't govern.

They are pro authoritarian, anti democratic.

They just play stupid theater games.

Impeachment is not for policy disagreements or being displeased about performance.

That's what elections are for. 

[Jingthing]

21 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

They embarrassed Biden- all good. The game proceeds.

They embarassed themselves. 

[Jingthing]

21 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

Just for kicks watch senate hearings with this idiot.

I think this impeachment based on nothing can be dismissed without a trial by the senate. If not that, they will do a super quick one. Zero chance of conviction. 

[EVENKEEL]

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

None.

Republicans can't govern.

They are pro authoritarian, anti democratic.

They just play stupid theater games.

Impeachment is not for policy disagreements or being displeased about performance.

That's what elections are for. 

Mayorkas wasn't voted in, what election are you talking about? Theoretically biden could be in office for 5 more years, and you're suggesting we should keep mayorkas in his position regardless of the damage he's causing by his dereliction of duty.