The Department of Homeland Security commended the Senate's decision to terminate the impeachment proceedings against Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday. The spokesperson for the Department, Mia Ehrenberg, denounced the impeachment articles as 'baseless attacks.' In a statement, Ehrenberg urged Congressional Republicans to shift their focus towards supporting the Department's crucial mission rather than engaging in what she referred to as 'political games' that hinder bipartisan border reforms.
The Senate's vote resulted in the dismissal of both articles of impeachment brought against Mayorkas, marking a significant development in the ongoing political landscape. Mayorkas became the first Cabinet secretary to face impeachment in nearly 150 years, underscoring the gravity of the situation. The initial attempt to impeach Mayorkas by House Republicans in February was met with a narrow margin of support, highlighting the contentious nature of the issue surrounding his management of the southern border.
