Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitted during a Senate hearing that he has not read the articles of impeachment against him. This admission came under scrutiny from Senator Mitt Romney and other senators, highlighting concerns about his awareness of the charges. The articles of impeachment, recently dismissed by the Senate, included allegations related to 'secret migrant flights' for 400,000 migrants and the Laken Riley murder case. Mayorkas's lack of familiarity with the impeachment documents drew criticism from both sides of the political aisle.
The contention that the two articles the House alleged against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas do not state impeachable offenses is wrong. | @AndrewCMcCarthy https://t.co/VqYt5jaXUa
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday said he never read the articles of impeachment against him, drawing a rebuke from senators. https://t.co/6ns2uypNBf
Alejandro Mayorkas says he NEVER read articles of impeachment against him as angry Republicans tear into him less than 24 hours after Senate dismissed charges: Border chief slammed for Biden's 'secret migrant flights' for 400,000 and Laken Riley murder https://t.co/qwit9U0PoE https://t.co/vfxoD9evVJ
Alejandro Mayorkas says he never read articles of impeachment against him https://t.co/fJCNJL3Io7 https://t.co/9YSInYlsQi
Mayorkas publicly admits he has not read the articles of impeachment against him and Romney explains why that’s problematic Romney: “I would refer you to the Articles of Impeachment, which I presume you've had the chance to read. Is that right?” Mayorkas: “Actually, I have not… https://t.co/cq3xTYbyTu
Mayorkas says he never read articles of impeachment https://t.co/uYPNTj8bBG
Wow. Mayorkas just admits to @SenatorRomney that he has not read the articles of impeachment against him.