美国东部时间2月13日，美国众议院投票通过了对国土安全部长马约卡斯的弹劾条款。这一决定使马约卡斯成为自1876年以来首位被众议院弹劾的内阁部长。
此次弹劾主要针对马约卡斯在处理边境安全问题上的失职。批评者认为，他在边境管控、非法移民等问题上没有采取有效措施，导致美国边境安全形势严峻。在投票前，美国总统拜登表示，他对马约卡斯的弹劾感到失望，并呼吁国会议员保持理智。
作为回应，马约卡斯表示自己无辜，并指责此次弹劾是政治阴谋。他在一份声明中表示：“我坚决否认这些指控，我将全力维护自己的名誉和清白。”
据悉，弹劾条款通过后，马约卡斯将面临参议院的审判。如果罪名成立，他可能被解除职务。然而，即便弹劾成功，美国国土安全部的运作不会受到太大影响，因为副部长已经暂时接管了马约卡斯的职责。
Title: U.S. House of Representatives impeaches Homeland Security secretary Mayorkas, Biden speaks out!
Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives, impeachment, Homeland Security secretary
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On February 13, local time in the Eastern United States, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. This decision makes Mayorkas the first Cabinet secretary to be impeached by the House of Representatives since 1876.
The impeachment mainly focuses on Mayorkas’s failure to address border security issues effectively. Critics argue that he has not taken sufficient measures to control the border and deal with illegal immigration, leading to a severe situation on the U.S.-Mexico border. Before the vote, President Biden expressed disappointment in the impeachment and called on lawmakers to keep a cool head.
In response, Mayorkas has claimed his innocence and accused the impeachment of being a political conspiracy. In a statement, he said, “I categorically deny these charges and will vigorously defend my reputation and innocence.”
It is reported that after the impeachment articles are passed, Mayorkas will face trial in the Senate. If found guilty, he may be removed from office. However, even if the impeachment is successful, the operation of the Department of Homeland Security will not be greatly affected, as the deputy secretary has temporarily assumed Mayorkas’s responsibilities.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/02-14/10163718.shtml
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