'We Will Hold Him Accountable': Clay Higgins Eviscerates Sec. Mayorkas And Promises Impeachment

On Thursday, at the second impeachment hearing of Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas in the House Homeland Security Committee, Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) spoke about the 'failure' of the DHS secretary.
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[@stevenjohnson3875]

God bless Clay !!!!

[@robertcherry4554]

This man means business, he dosen't take any crap from the Democrats, we need more people like him on our side,lets unite our Republican party and fight back against this nonsense

[@jorgecarrejo7562]

It's pointless.. The senate won't remove him

[@JoannaFerris-j9m]

If this man was President China and Russia would sit up and take notice no weakness in this man he's just what America needs

[@79ghill]

Then let the Senate have the blood on their hands, @@jorgecarrejo7562

[@barbarachieppo9603]

​@@StevenBazin-bp4sc Heterosexual pride.❤ Trump 2024.❤

[@BodilyInjury-px8md]

@@StevenBazin-bp4sc You're letting your hate get in the way of any intelligence you may have...only unhappy and bitter anti-American socialists make up ignorant catchphrases and can't see the truth.

[@markdoolen6741]

Agree 100% with Mr.Higgins

[@pattilogrippo4171]

Thank God for people like Congressman Clay Higgins.

[@donnabordelon9662]

He is an amazing person. My son had the pleasure of meeting him here in Louisiana when he wasn’t even in politics. I still have that picture framed. He’s the real deal.

[@kcheylin9957]

AGREED. And although Mayorkas is a DOORKNOB, he was stuck being made a tool by the Head Tool, Biden, who deserves to be behind bars.

[@JoshuaFitzgerald-e3h]

I knew him as a policeman. A straight up no nonsense person.

[@donnabordelon9662]

@@JoshuaFitzgerald-e3h Indeed he is. Are you from Louisiana ? My son met him while he was living in the Lafayette area. He’s a great man.

[@markmelito5985]

I'm sick and tired of hearing we will do this do that,for GOD'S sake let's see some real action of IMPEACHMENT SOME WHERE

[@kimjames3415]

Mr Higgins thank you. God bless. you are a great American.

[@ecstanton]

Higgins is an insurrectionist supporter.

[@Arisaem]

Great Americans beat people who are handcuffed?

[@BridgKay]

@@ArisaemO’stop NO he didn’t!

[@KevinSmith-lp7qi]

Mr. Higgins never mention what happen in the last administration, no one was held accountable.

[@dandorris8531]

OMG WHAT AN HONOR TO HAVE A MAN OF THIS CALIBER SERVING THIS GREAT NATION.

[@Arisaem]

What do you like best about him? That he's able to beat another man after handcuffing them? That's why Clay was forced to resign as a cop.

[@cherylfitch3183]

@@Arisaemsays you, go away 🤫

[@tylerskiss]

And say it he does- again and again and again. In nearly every comment. That’s all he says. Apparently he really needs to get the word out on this.

[@iamhudsdent2759]

@@Arisaem We know Clay Higgins' good character. Yours, not so much.

[@ronmccall2877]

Eli Crane is on the same level of a man of the utmost respectful character , there're a few more ,but wouldn't it be a blessing if the entire government was filled with men of such honor and dedication to ensuring a safer world to live in

[@kimberlypayne8980]

Clay Higgins will be remembered. He’s a treasure.

[@Arisaem]

God will remember that he beat a man after he was handcuffed.

[@Saved-by-Zero]

He was a nasty criminal who threatened the Captain saying, "Every has a time to die". I will bet he didn't serve his country as a Marine as did Mr. Higgins.

[@marvwatkins7029]

Only if human fertilizer is a "treasure".

[@Mike_257]

" It's time to work for America" " It's time to work for American people"!!!

[@robertfrye3301]

That is anti-Semitic.

[@DB742]

@@robertfrye3301 How dare you nose-ticing that?

[@pattilogrippo4171]

May God be with Clay Higgins.

[@deborahroudebush4449]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@vikingstorm32]

Thank you Clay Higgins. You are a true Patriot

[@thebox6225]

For What? Talking? That’s all they will do, They are all in on it. Period

[@MattBaker-zd8nq]

There are many good guys be patient

[@Arisaem]

He resigned as a cop for beating someone who was handcuffed. Wouldn't surprise me if it was a migrant.

[@deborahroudebush4449]

Indeed!! ♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸

[@danieltaylor4849]

​@@thebox6225Action will happen after the 24 elections, the DOJ is currently controlled by the Demonrats. Until we get control of the presidency and both chambers, thier hands are tied. Higgins is definitely not in on it.

[@chrisfranks5336]

Clay Higgins is legit! I love hearing him speak!

[@someguy2153]

So much more real that All Talk And No Action Jimmy Jordan

[@peggyhill5631]

I love hearing him speak to

[@jamesziegler-xl4bz]

A man with a huge heart

[@Arisaem]

Men with huge hearts beat people after handcuffing them? 🤔

[@oteyokwa2544]

I hold the entire Democratic House Members accountable for allowing this Travesty to continue.

[@JoeNo-xs3pd]

Republicans also they're just playing it to their best advantage to get themselves up on the soapbox say a bunch of words but never have any action you people were elected to get stuff done not to enhance your own

[@viteye9091]

Do not let the rinos off the responsibility of colluding in this crime against America. The democrats could not have succeeded without the consent of the controlled opposition.

[@lizzieb6311]

@@StevenBazin-bp4sc Pardon me…the only President to EVER 💩 his pants is COMMIEJOE.

[@motorcycleracer3817]

@@StevenBazin-bp4scremember when you people blamed him for Barry’s cages! 🎉😂🤦🏼

[@motorcycleracer3817]

@@StevenBazin-bp4sc you whined and complained about cages in 2017 that were made by Barry years earlier. You don’t remember?

[@hattiejaz52]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🦾Clay Higgins brings it!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🦾 Thank you!!🙏🏼

[@ladyaqua4544]

Bravo Clay Higgins. So sorry for anyone who lost a child, especially when it’s done with pure neglect and cruelty from our own government!

[@ecstanton]

It's the job of congress to make immigration law. So, clay higgins is actually responsible for what's happening at the border

[@Gatzucortezemmanuel357]

@@ecstantonBruh, there is ALREADY immigration laws on the books, that the Biden administration REFUSES to enforce. They want Biden to ENFORCE those laws. What’s so hard to understand?

[@ICCUWANSIUT]

​@@ecstantonthat's like saying a mom is responsible for a murder when their adult son does it Advice only goes so far. Congress isn't the president.

[@barbarachieppo9603]

​@@ecstanton Congress has laws on the books that work. This weak, bogus administration won't abide by said laws. Mayorkas is responsible for enforcing said laws. He is a puppet of this installed regime/administration.

[@cobra6922pi]

No he is not. On day one the little president did away with our border constraints and kneecapped us to being subserviant to undesirable countries by stopping our oil pipelines and giving Russia the ok to finish theirs to Europe, and stop the oil going through Ukraine. He created failures from the start, all without the help of congress. @@ecstanton

[@shaneb4923]

IT IS A HONOR To Have CLAY HIGGINS ON MY SIDE!!🇺🇸God Bless You Sir🇺🇸

[@sharkbros.9278]

Rep. Clay Higgins is one of the shining stars in the U.S. Congress. Thank God for all he's doing on behalf of this country. We need MORE of this.

[@paulmiller6382]

Clay Higgins would make the best Vice President!

[@themitchielpricer]

the demorats would loose it & craw in there hole

[@tako3925]

Hear hear!

[@pegasus5287]

President even!

[@TS-vg3ly]

Yes!!!

[@Ronnie-cl4nm]

Agree!

[@rosemaryraney8747]

I totally agree with you Sir That Mayorkas is i'mpeachment immediate ASAP and Held Accountable for All Of His Criminal Actions Against America Under The Constitution Of The United States of America Section 8 Article 2 and sec4 article 2 of the constitution of the United States of America 🇺🇲✝️👍

[@jorgecarrejo7562]

You know the senate won't remove him right?

[@MattBaker-zd8nq]

He is the biggest criminal in history

[@MrTomjolly]

I love to hear this guy speak.

[@missreserved6435]

Preach Mr. Higgins !! Get it done, Americans want ACTION!!

[@Arisaem]

Give them all work visas and they can work out the rest while they work freely without being exploited.

[@someguy2153]

@Arisaem Give them all a one way ticket back where they came from, then charge them for it .

[@ry102777]

Been talkin about it for a year... FREAGIN DO IT!

[@goodguy1726]

​@@Arisaemwe don't owe them anything or even entry to the our country. Most are coming for opportunities and economic reasons which doesn't qualify for asylum

[@cherylfitch3183]

@@goodguy1726Free Stuff!!!!

[@mjpaze3434]

Thank You Sir!! God Bless America!!!

[@debrad8165]

Thank you Clay Higgins.

[@rymillerjr50]

I like Mr Higgins. He's an honorable Man. If he were up to it, maybe a job as the Head of the DOJ.

[@marshalillard9127]

You are doing a great job keep it up 😊

[@Youcomeasuare]

This is what leadership sounds like. We desperately need more men and women like him to represent us.

[@Graterstuuf]

Clay make me feel normal in a world that’s insane. Thankyou sir.

[@PresidentNotSoSure]

Higgins is infuriated. I can easily understand his rage. We're being sold out by cowards.

[@shots437]

Facts

[@donnabordelon9662]

Clay is just another BADASS from Louisiana !

[@elissaanne1953]

Please, God impeach Myorkas & Biden!

[@bicd3244]

They already tried to impeach him on Nov 13th 2023 and 8 Republicans voted with all Democrats to block the impeachment. Maybe the problem isn't all on Mayorkas

[@judyoram999]

God has been kicked out of America by the democrats.

[@cherylcobern4483]

And Garland!

[@JohnLefebvre-b5z]

And that cackling choc

[@BodilyInjury-px8md]

@StevenBazin-bp4sc You put those two names together?? Wacko liberals.

[@Angieboy173]

Prison then charged with treason

[@MG-nd4wp]

Clay Higgins is another of the outstanding republicans, but i wish there were more.

[@fayehasrightstoo]

You people seem to forget that he was taking his orders from someone. What happens to those people? He's taking the rap, and they go about their way. HIM, with all the others, needs to be held accountable.

[@lisabafundo4355]

They will be, their time is coming...every American needs to press into our leaders in Congress until justice is served.

[@Ericah81]

I know he was taking orders from other people, but what pisses me off is his arrogance, and how he talks with a smirk on his face, and not only that every word that comes out of his mouth is a lie. so yes, they might replace him with someone worse, but I will get satisfaction knowing he lost his job for lying to the American people…

[@judyoram999]

Barry's third term the shadow government. But mayorkas could have said no to all of this

[@johnbrown1568]

He defends everything he’s done! Hasn’t pushed blame at all. So he’s responsible!

[@jacquirichmond6107]

Barry

[@joe9378]

Impeach him; now no more delays!!!!!!

[@terrylantz1509]

Thank you for your voice, we need to get back on right path.

[@josephwolff9996]

Thank you clay. Keep fighting the good fight!

[@RobKingRC]

Such a great Man and Patriot!!

[@margaretsmyth1564]

Have to love Higgins

[@dianeleone1634]

Thank you Forbes for posting the date 1/18/24 Mr.Higgins is BASED💙

[@SomeOneHasToWork]

How does the admin and Mayorkas live with themselves, if they don’t care it’s evil

[@Angieboy173]

They all have pure hatred for America and the American people.

[@pczapp827]

There is no Democratic or Progressive Party in America. They are out for a total Totalitarian Democracy where you vote but they control the results & how a Totalitarian Govt will work. That is a fast track to Marxism. Were living that now.

[@glendaharris7219]

We are with you Mr. Higgins. 💪 pray people, pray..

[@audreysteinert7597]

That was the Holy Spirit speaking. My heart says the same.

[@douglasarmstrong9078]

I lost count of Biden's dumpster fires.

[@judiber2088]

That is the IDEA...keep us confused...it is NOT working

[@patkafel998]

His arrogance knew no bounds, I’m a Brit and I could barely look at Him , sooo complicity wicked. Thank you Sir Higgins 🙏

[@barbarahirsch1312]

When he talks, you can’t help but listen!

[@donnasmith940]

Thank the good Lord for congressmen like this.

[@szsenyuk8887]

Go get em!

[@annasmith2035]

He speak truth to everything the SEC has done,The us will never be the same,We have so many of ppl that is homeless and losing their hard earned money that is trying to manage and to see how they greet the illegals is sickening,,Willing to bet no us homeless have been put up in the hotels,paying rent,children exempt from shots and doing their laundry some of the thing above no wonder the ppl are upset,not one those mayors mention the right person that has caused this crisis ,And so tired of some of those Congress ppl mention Ukraine and pleading for money is also insane,why are they allowing able body illegals being taking care of by the us is the worst thing I have ever seen,to think of the democrats doing all they can to make trump not enter the race for the elections and to see not one democrat speak of all the stuff Biden is doing to the country make believe that made up stuff on him,another point the media forgot the illegals slept on the ground and in the jungles but the mayors and the media tried to make big deal out of the so called long bus ride was just awful makes them look stupid,please ppl don’t let them play on you feeling sorry for them,all you hear is we need more money,yes they do and better believe all those billions wasn’t spent on the illegals,somebody needs to audit those mayors and gov,we will see new millionaires and the family and friends.

[@athenapinefeather9716]

Constitutional military is the only way.

[@TammieHand]

I disagree with that the only way is God our Lord Jesus Christ and savior he is the only way

[@jackflash6377]

Talk, talk, talk.. Enough. Time for action!

[@ronaldsanderson9924]

Clay is a champion for the American people 👏

[@sathoman]

True human emotion. This man is the real macoy.

[@mikefinley4367]

Higgins, absolutely rocks, wish he had open comments on his channel to complement him.

[@Sundayschoolnetwork]

Heartbreaking 💔

[@sistacentral9307]

Higgins is fantastic!!!

[@jaygoodman2018]

RESPECT!

[@MrGrut666]

I long for the day when, instead of “this committee will deliver” I hear “this committee delivered”. Maybe, one of these days …

[@JohnSmith-tn9ye]

Amazing speech well done Mr Higgins

[@dutchfarmer1]

Mayorkas isn't a failure of incompetence... he knows exactly what he is doing. Thats another word, entirely.

[@polina_piter]

Evil

[@annettedragich5436]

Clay Higgins for President he does not sugar coat anything at all. We need leadership like this tell it like it is. Amen to Clay Higgs service. Amen.

[@johnnysanders5947]

I love this man I can feel his pain…. What a true patriot!!!!!Thank you Mr. Higgins!!!!! Please keep on keeping on.

[@deplorablegal4078]

Higgins spittin facts!! Much respect sir and thank you!

[@n_rameo4585]

No more hearings, fire Mayorkas already!

[@coragrems9730]

Lord I pray for you to give us the strength to fight this evil and stop this reign of tyranny and I pray for justice for all the victims of this evil 😢

[@marycarmel2398]

Americans are paying for this -- the sick part . Must stop now .

[@marilynhudson5805]

Thank You Sir. I can feel your pain and I'm in total agreement with you concerning this matter. Sorry for your loss 😔🙏.

[@Noxims47314]

This would not have happened under a second DJT term. none of this was supposed to have gone so wrong as it has.

[@deannawiggins9992]

So he can continue to collect a paycheck and have fantastic health insurance!

[@patricialewis2151]

Love Mr. Higgins ❤

[@rossmelanson6999]

Priceless…

[@Dena1980_]

God bless you Mr Higgins for standing up for the American people🙏🇺🇸✌❤

[@maggerdoo]

Thank you Congressman Higgins. I respect you very much!

[@mattyjay8896]

At this point if you can't see that this is being done on purpose, then you're apart of the problem.

[@shots437]

I agree 💯 percent

[@kellywaldroup6794]

Thank you Roy

[@James-n5j4h]

About time WE THE PEOPLE START PROTECTING OUR NATION !!!!

[@josephbadua3618]

MR. CLAY HIGGINS AMERICAN PATRIOTS SUPPORT YOU .

[@simonBekoalok]

Thank you Clay Higgins. I'm glad to see such determination to get things right at the borders, and hold those beaucratic criminals accountable.

[@CharlesLoganAdams]

Amen ❤

[@roberthyatt1163]

I like the way Higgins talks real low and all of a sudden lets it go !

[@Lindanowak-oi2io]

He needs to be sentenced to life without parole. Wray needs to be in prison too.

[@John-c9k8k]

Can someone please find out if maorkas is a cubin spy

[@rickturner3227]

❤❤❤❤ HIGGINS ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Trump_Vance2024]

A little less talk and a lot more action

[@reginaangell7276]

Thank you for saying it! We the People agree 💯🎯🇺🇸 How long will we survive with this criminality ?

[@dirtyerneye]

Mr Higgins what a powerful man you are you always speak the truth the world could use a few more million like you thank you sir for your service!

[@kennyray9252]

Thank You!!!!

[@Lemmy30294]

Mr Higgins. Thank you for your dedication to our country

[@paulmartin1971]

Aid for Texas not Ukraine!! Right on!!

[@stephenking1494]

I have so much respect for Clay Higgins! You Sir are a great patriot and American !

[@elliejenkins9850]

Thank you sir!!

[@johnbryan2414]

I also believe that not listening to the people and instead telling them what to think, in itself is treason. If we want something and they dont give it to us, that is in direct conflict with the foundation and beliefs of our nation. That is treason. It is the exact opposite of the way it suppose to work. You do what we want or you are not with us.

[@sheilastanley262]

May GOD BLESS Rep. Clay Higgins ❤🙏

[@grahamking1036]

Higgins is not to be underestimated.

[@alanblackwell9011]

I applaud Mr. Higgins for his grit. He is a true American Bad Ass in the best way !! God bless Mr. Higgins and his family.

[@pissyjo1213]

It’s only been three years..

[@rogerfontenot2610]

Perjury is an impeachable offense.

[@columbussmart883]

How long? A lot of damage done every minute.

[@Josh-lq8bx]

There are two people that I would not messed with in the back alley. Clay Higgins and Josh Haley.

[@johnboyle6695]

we need new legislation that refefines total derliction of duty in these secretary roles and while your at it the same legislation for roque D. A. s, judges, senators, representatives.

[@Bideniselitespuppet]

When ? We cant wait 10 more months for Trump to take his rightful place . There needs to be a month time limit or we need to all make a day to meet at the border together and defend ourselves and save our own families. We dont have months and years to wait .

[@jorgecarrejo7562]

You're going to have to wait 700 years before the criminal defendant gets out of prison.. And there's nothing you can do to stop it! Hahaha

[@shanevinson845]

@@jorgecarrejo7562What ignorance.

[@jorgecarrejo7562]

@@shanevinson845 have you ever heard of someone charged with 91 felonies that didn't go to prison? Getting convicted of just 3.. (willful retention of national defense information.. Obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice) will give him effective life in prison..

[@barbarachieppo9603]

​​@@shanevinson845 Ikr. It's more than ignorance. It's just stupidity.

[@Arisaem]

​@@shanevinson845you're the one worshiping a dude that didn't even win the popular vote when be became potus.