Chip Roy tells Mayorkas to ‘do your job’: ‘Not going to give him a blank check’
Rep. Chip Roy Calls for Accountability from DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) is determined to hold Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas accountable, refusing to simply “give him a blank check.” Roy accuses Mayorkas of lying about security along the southern border, claiming that Texas is “under assault every day.” In a recent interview with News Nation, Roy shared disturbing stories of migrant children being held in sex trafficking operations, emphasizing the urgent need for action.
Protecting Border Security: A Core Responsibility
Roy firmly believes that funding should be tied to performance, stating, “If you want funding, do your damn job.” He questions why he should allocate more money to Mayorkas, who Roy claims lied under oath and is allowing Texans to die. While Roy acknowledges the importance of funding the Department of Homeland Security, he insists on attaching conditions to ensure that Mayorkas fulfills his responsibilities. Roy argues that the Republican Party cannot campaign on border security and then neglect their duty to use their “power of the purse” to effect change.
A National Crisis: Demands for Tighter Border Security
In a “Dear Colleague” letter, Roy outlined a series of demands that must be met for him to support legislation funding DHS. These demands include measures to tighten security at the southern border, which Roy describes as a “national crisis.” He joins a chorus of conservative voices criticizing Mayorkas for his handling of the border situation, with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) accusing him of serving the interests of Mexican drug cartels.
Investigation and Potential Impeachment Inquiry
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-TN) has summoned Mayorkas to appear on Capitol Hill in October for a hearing on border security. The committee aims to examine the actions and policies implemented since January 2021 and their impact on the border and the country as a whole. Additionally, House Republicans have launched an investigation into whether Mayorkas neglected his duties during the border crisis, potentially leading to an impeachment inquiry.
Rep. Chip Roy’s unwavering determination to hold Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas accountable underscores the urgency of addressing the border crisis and ensuring the safety and security of Texas and the entire nation.
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