Biden Defends Mayorkas Against Baseless Impeachment Vote, As Republicans and White House Trade Barbs Over Border
• Biden slams 214 House Republicans who voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, saying "history will not look kindly" on them
• Calls the impeachment "baseless" and touts Mayorkas' "integrity" and "decorated" career in law enforcement and public service
• Argues House Republicans should instead pass legislation to give the administration "tools and resources" to address the border situation
• House Speaker Mike Johnson accused Mayorkas of "willfully and consistently" refusing to comply with immigration laws and making "false statements"
• DHS spokesperson says "House Republicans will be remembered by history for trampling on the Constitution for political gain" over the "baseless, unconstitutional impeachment"