Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez | Official U.S. House headshot
In a full Homeland Security Committee hearing entitled "Havoc in the Heartland: How Secretary Mayorkas’ Failed Leadership has Impacted the States," Congressman Carlos A. Giménez questioned witnesses to examine Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' severe and continued dereliction of duty. The focus of the hearing was Secretary Mayorkas' refusal to enforce laws at the southern border, which has led to a crisis of historic proportions.
During the hearing, Rep. Gimenez criticized Secretary Mayorkas, calling him a "colossal and abject failure" who has endangered border patrol agents, jeopardized the safety of migrants, and compromised the security of the nation. Rep. Gimenez stated, "His reckless policies have created a crisis that demands accountability." As a result, the Homeland Security Committee has officially opened impeachment proceedings against Secretary Mayorkas.
Several witnesses were called to testify at the hearing, including Attorney General Austin Knudsen from the state of Montana, Attorney General Gentner Drummond from the state of Oklahoma, and Attorney General Andrew Bailey from the state of Missouri. Additionally, Frank O. Bowman III, a Professor Emeritus of Law from the University of Missouri School of Law, provided expertise on the matter.
The hearing was live-streamed on YouTube and the Committee's website for the public to follow. Congressman Gimenez's line of questioning can be viewed by clicking the provided link.
Congressman Carlos Gimenez, who represents Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys, has firsthand experience with the impact of illegal immigration flows. As the only Cuban-born Member of the 118th Congress, he fled his homeland shortly after the Communist takeover of the island. Congressman Gimenez serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the Homeland Security Committee, and the Select Committee on China.
The impeachment proceedings against Secretary Mayorkas highlight the concerns raised by Rep. Gimenez and other members of the Homeland Security Committee regarding the crisis at the southern border. The investigation into Mayorkas' dereliction of duty, cartel control of the Southwest border, and the human and financial costs of the crisis have led to this pivotal moment. The committee's aim is to hold Secretary Mayorkas accountable for his actions and the consequences they have had on national security and humanitarian concerns.
The hearing serves as a platform for a thorough examination of the failures in leadership at the Department of Homeland Security and the need for immediate action to address the crisis at the southern border. As the impeachment proceedings progress, the nation awaits the outcome and the potential implications for Secretary Mayorkas and the future of border security.
To find out more, go to this link: https://gimenez.house.gov/2024/1/rep-carlos-gimenez-questions-witnesses-in-mayorkas-impeachment-hearing
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