Senate conservatives urge McConnell to reject Democrats’ motion to table Mayorkas’ impeachment
Conservatives Urge McConnell to Oppose Democrats’ Plan to Ignore Impeachment Trial
Conservatives in the Senate are urging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to oppose Democrats’ plans to ignore the upper chamber’s constitutional duty to host an impeachment trial for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
More than a dozen conservative senators penned a letter to McConnell on Tuesday telling him to take up the House’s mantle of impeaching Mayorkas for his aiding and abetting the invasion at the U.S. southern border.
“It is imperative that the Senate Republican conference prepare to fully engage our Constitutional duty and hold a trial,” the Republicans wrote.
McConnell is no stranger to failing his conference and Republican voters by working with Democrats.
Most recently, the minority leader let GOP Sen. James Lankford take the fall for an unnecessary bill that would keep America’s borders open to a record-breaking influx of illegals. The “dead on arrival” legislation was actually the brainchild of McConnell, who used secret negotiations with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to secure taxpayer money for the Ukraine border while leaving our own vulnerable.
Republicans like Sens. Mike Lee and Ted Cruz, who initiated the letter, are well aware of McConnell’s track record, which is why they are publicly discouraging him from allying with Democrats, who called House Republicans’ dragged out charges against Mayorkas a “sham” and an “embarrassment.”
The Senate has a “constitutional duty” to “try all impeachments,” but Schumer allegedly plans to “dispense with the articles of impeachment by simply tabling both individually.” Lee and Cruz, who criticized Schumer’s plan to the Senate parliamentarian last week, say that move is unprecedented and possibly a violation of upper chamber rules.
“This is an action rarely contemplated and never taken by the U.S. Senate in the history of our Republic,” the Republicans wrote. “It remains to be seen if the Senate rules will even allow us to brush aside our duty in this manner, but one thing is sure, if a similar strategy was contemplated by Senate Republicans when we were in the majority with a Republican occupying the White House, the opposition would be fierce and the volume from Democrats would be deafening.”
McConnell claimed to CNN last week that he had yet to make up his mind on holding a trial and even dismissing Mayorkas’ charges.
“I haven’t really thought about it,” he replied but hinted that he did not favor an impeachment trial. “I don’t think we’ll have two endless trials like we’ve had recently.”
The GOPers’ letter, however, demands McConnell pursue action against Mayorkas for his “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law, as well as the breach of public trust” instead of letting it fizzle out.
“We call on you to join us in our efforts to jettison this approach by Democrats to shirk their Constitutional duty, ensure that the Senate conducts a proper trial, and that every Senator, Republican and Democrat, adjudicates this matter when the Senate returns,” the Republicans concluded.
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Jordan Boyd is a staff writer at The Federalist and co-producer of The Federalist Radio Hour. Her work has also been featured in The Daily Wire, Fox News, and RealClearPolitics. Jordan graduated from Baylor University where she majored in political science and minored in journalism. Follow her on Twitter @jordanboydtx.
In what ways does avoiding a fair and thorough trial undermine the integrity of the impeachment process?
That ignoring the impeachment trial goes against their duty as senators and undermines the integrity of the process.
Mayorkas, who has been criticized for his handling of the border crisis, is facing accusations of aiding and abetting the invasion at the U.S. southern border. House Republicans initiated the impeachment process against him, and it is now the responsibility of the Senate to conduct a fair and thorough trial.
However, Democrats are seeking to avoid this process altogether. Instead of giving Mayorkas a fair chance to defend himself and allow for a proper examination of the allegations, they want to quickly dismiss the impeachment articles without any serious consideration.
This is a clear evasion of their constitutional duty and an affront to the rule of law. The impeachment process exists for a reason – to hold public officials accountable for their actions. By sidestepping this process, Democrats are undermining the very foundations of our democracy.
Conservatives in the Senate understand the importance of upholding the constitutional duty to hold a trial. They recognize that no one, regardless of their position or party affiliation, should be exempt from the scrutiny and accountability that comes with impeachment.
They are urging McConnell to take a strong stance against the Democrats’ plan to ignore the trial by tabling the impeachment articles. McConnell, who has made missteps in the past by working with Democrats, must now stand firm and defend the integrity of the impeachment process.
Republicans like Mike Lee and Ted Cruz, who have been vocal critics of McConnell’s previous actions, are leading the charge in this effort. They understand that McConnell’s alignment with Democrats would not only betray Republican voters but also undermine the principles and values of conservatism.
It is essential that McConnell and the Senate Republican conference prepare to fully engage in their constitutional duty. They must ensure a fair and impartial trial that provides Mayorkas with the opportunity to present his defense and allows for a thorough examination of the evidence.
Ignoring the impeachment trial is not a viable solution. It sets a dangerous precedent and sends a message that public officials can evade accountability for their actions. This goes against the values of transparency and accountability that are fundamental to our democracy.
Conservatives in the Senate are standing up for the principles that uphold our democratic institutions. They are urging McConnell to oppose the Democrats’ plan to ignore the impeachment trial and to defend the integrity of the process. It is now up to McConnell to make the right choice and ensure that justice is served.
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