SLC Times

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) has led his colleagues calling for a Senate trial for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a statement, Lee emphasized the Senate's constitutional responsibility to conduct a thorough trial following the House's impeachment articles. "The Senate failed miserably to ensure our southern border was secured before sending Ukraine billions in American tax dollars," Lee stated. "We cannot fail to uphold our constitutional duty and conduct an impeachment trial for Secretary Mayorkas, who has ignored his duty to protect our country."

Lee also criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for attempting to avoid a trial, stating, "Chuck Schumer is trying to sweep this travesty under the rug by violating the constitution and foregoing a trial. Republican leadership cannot stand idly by and let him."

The letter calling for the Senate trial was signed by several Republican Senators, including Ted Cruz (R-TX), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Rick Scott (R-FL), Ron Johnson (R-WI), J.D. Vance (R-OH), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Mike Braun (R-IN), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).

The call for a Senate trial comes amid heightened tensions over the handling of border security and immigration policies. The letter from Sen. Lee and his colleagues underscores their commitment to holding Secretary Mayorkas accountable for his actions.