Charleston Leader

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a prominent member of the Senate Republican Conference, reiterated the necessity for Senate Democrats to conduct a comprehensive impeachment trial for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Senator Capito emphasized the constitutional duty bestowed upon the Senate to try all impeachments delivered by the U.S. House of Representatives.

In her remarks on the Senate floor, Senator Capito highlighted the severity of the situation at the southern border, attributing it to Secretary Mayorkas' alleged failure to uphold the law. She underlined the concerning statistics, stating, “Under President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas, there have been more than 9.2 million illegal crossings along our country’s southern border.”

Furthermore, Senator Capito criticized the actions of the Biden administration, accusing them of dismantling successful border policies implemented during the previous administration. She also pointed out Secretary Mayorkas' alleged abuse of parole and asylum processes, leading to a surge in migrants entering the country and creating significant national security risks.

The Senator from West Virginia expressed her dismay at the impact of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl, flowing across the southern border, contributing to a devastating addiction epidemic. She called for a thorough examination of the impeachment articles against Secretary Mayorkas, urging Senate Democrats to fulfill their duty and conduct a full trial.

Senator Capito concluded her remarks by emphasizing the importance of addressing the issues surrounding Secretary Mayorkas' tenure, stating, “The decision to take up these articles of impeachment lies with Senator Schumer and Senate Democrats. They must do the right thing and conduct a full trial.”

The call for a comprehensive impeachment trial for Secretary Mayorkas continues to resonate in the Senate chambers, with Senator Capito leading the charge for accountability and transparency in addressing the border crisis and related national security concerns.