Dismissal of Impeachment Articles Against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The U.S. Senate dismissed both articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after they were deemed unconstitutional in a party-line vote.

Key Points

  • U.S. Senate dismissed both articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas.
  • All vulnerable Democratic incumbents voted down the impeachment articles.
  • Republicans warned Senate Democrats of accountability from the American people.
  • President Biden's administration rejoiced over the Senate's decision.
  • Senate Democrats were criticized for not holding Biden and Mayorkas accountable for border policies.

Pros

  • Unconstitutional impeachment articles were dismissed in a party-line vote by the U.S. Senate.
  • Republicans warned vulnerable Senate Democrats of consequences in the upcoming November election.

Cons

  • Senate Democrats were criticized for their votes to kill the impeachment trial of Secretary Mayorkas.
  • Republicans lamented the precedent set by the dismissal of the impeachment articles.