Staff Reports
In a surprising turn of events, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faced treachery from within her own party as eight Republicans joined forces with the Democrats to block her valiant efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The congresswoman, exasperated and flabbergasted at this appalling betrayal, took to social media to express her disbelief, calling the vote against Mr. Mayorkas “absolutely unbelievable.”
Ms. Greene, known for her unwavering dedication to upholding the law and securing the border, had grown impatient with the sluggish pace of the committee process and had forced a swift vote on her impeachment resolution. Despite rallying her fellow Republicans, the Democrats cunningly maneuvered to divert the resolution to a committee, ultimately prevailing in a 209-201 vote.
Fuming with indignation, Rep. Greene decried the defection of the eight Republicans as a devastating blow to the conservative cause. She lamented, “I don’t know how we ever win, guys, if we can’t get Republicans to stick together.” The turncoats, including Reps. Cliff Bentz, Ken Buck, Tom McClintock, John Duarte, Darrell Issa, Patrick McHenry, Virginia Foxx, and Mike Turner, will forever be marked by their traitorous alliance with the opposition.
8 Republicans just joined Democrats to KILL my Articles of Impeachment against Mayorkas https://t.co/DYCLubvjJH
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) November 14, 2023
In her righteous fury, Ms. Greene called out each of the dissenting Republicans, questioning their loyalty to the party and their commitment to securing the nation’s borders. She took particular offense at the three Californians, wondering aloud, “How did they vote against impeachment?” Notably, she condemned Mr. Turner, chairman of the intelligence committee, for failing to recognize the grave threats posed by an unsecured border.
Furthermore, Ms. Greene lambasted Rep. Ken Buck for what she saw as a petty act of revenge, speculating that his impending retirement fueled his desire to sabotage her noble endeavor. She also singled out Rep. John Duarte for his previous opposition to the GOP’s border bill, insinuating that his motives were suspect.
Despite facing this egregious betrayal, Rep. Greene remains steadfast in her pursuit of justice and unyielding in her commitment to holding accountable those who flout the laws of this great nation. The battle may have been lost, but the war rages on, and Marjorie Taylor Greene will stop at nothing to defend the values and principles that define the heart and soul of America.
