Mayorkas Impeachment Trial Begins at 1 PM
All 100 Senators Sworn In as Jurors
Historic Trial to Determine Fate of Homeland Security Secretary
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Mayorkas impeachment trial commenced at 1:00 PM today, with all 100 senators sworn in as jurors. The trial marks the first time a Cabinet secretary has faced an impeachment hearing in over 150 years.
The Democratic-controlled Senate voted on Wednesday to proceed with the trial, which will determine the fate of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The trial stems from charges that Mayorkas abused his authority and mismanaged the U.S.-Mexico border, leading to a surge in illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
The Senate voted along party lines to dismiss both articles of impeachment, with all Democrats voting against the motion and all Republicans voting in favor. The first article, which alleged that Mayorkas had "failed to faithfully execute the laws of the United States," failed by a vote of 50-50. The second article, which accused Mayorkas of "dereliction of duty," failed by a vote of 49-51.
The trial is expected to last several weeks, with both sides presenting evidence and witnesses. The outcome of the trial will have significant implications for the Biden administration and the future of border security in the United States.
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