When Republicans won control of the House in the 2022 election, we expected them to use that power to push for politically motivated investigations. And in fact, they did just that, starting with the futile and pointless activity of gathering evidence to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorcas for mismanagement of US border strategy.

Not surprising given that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) has been pushing for Mr. Mayorcas to resign or face impeachment proceedings since last year. articles of impeachment Filed in early January, the Republican effort gained momentum last week on the House Homeland Security Committee hearing On the effects of border policies between the United States and Mexico.

Among the characters who testified Tuesday was a Michigan mother who spoke out about the fentanyl-related deaths of her two sons. The story of Rebecca Kiesling It was compelling and something many parents could relate to. Except her sons died in July 2020 during the Trump administration and months before President Biden appointed Majorcas. A spokesman for the MP (R-Ga.) was asked about the factual discrepancies, CNN reporter Daniel Dale said In colorful words that in this case the facts are essentially irrelevant.

Next up is Arizona’s Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, who could be the Republican candidate for the 2024 US Senate. certified Since 2018, there has been a significant increase in fentanyl seizures, as well as more stops for people smuggling and trafficking, but most drivers are predominantly American, he noted. What is your relationship with Mallorcas? Just his belief that the border is currently unsafe.

The truth always gets in the way of this fake impeachment, but thankfully Republicans still have to meet a high bar. I have to prove that I did. They argue that Mallorcas was criminally negligent by losing operational control of the U.S. border and by failing to prevent terrorists, illegal immigrants, drugs, and terrorist weapons from entering the country illegally. Of course, immigrants, drugs, and weapons have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally over the course of several presidential administrations.

At Tuesday’s hearing, it wasn’t surprising about the U.S.-Mexico border and how it’s linked to the deadly rise in fentanyl addiction. David J. Beer provided a possible solution. More legal pathways for immigration would dramatically reduce illegal crossings, he said. fentanyl test strip If everyone could use it to determine if a drug contained fentanyl, it would go a long way in reducing drug-related deaths.

But Republicans made it clear they weren’t looking for a solution, especially one they disagreed with. accused of

This sideshow is all about scoring political points, as Senate Republicans seem unwilling to participate in the charade even if the House votes for impeachment. only once, in 1876, as Secretary of War William Belknap was impeached Excluding Mallorca does not change the border policy. Biden will simply appoint another like-minded secretary to lead Homeland Security.

Last week’s hearing, along with photos of lawmakers at the border, was one of several planned by Republicans. If only Republicans in the House could spend so much time and effort working across the aisles to address the real problems of the border.