In a fiery exchange on social media, Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut responded to Donald Trump Jr.'s criticism of three Senate Democrats who voted to end the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Trump Jr. accused Senators Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, Jon Tester of Montana, and Sherrod Brown of Ohio of doing President Biden's bidding by voting to dismiss the Senate trial.

Taking to Twitter on Friday, Murphy called out Republicans for their complaints about border security, stating, "Your Friday morning reminder that Republicans are full of shit when they complain about the border." He went on to claim that Republicans obstructed a bipartisan border security bill due to Trump's influence, thus contributing to the border challenges faced today.

Murphy's response was prompted by Trump Jr.'s earlier post, in which he accused the Democratic senators of endorsing the "invasion" at the southern border by acquitting Mayorkas without a trial. All three lawmakers voted with their party to dismiss the two articles of impeachment, avoiding a lengthy trial.

Murphy highlighted his own involvement in a bipartisan group of senators, including Senators Kyrsten Sinema and James Lankford, who negotiated a border security bill that successfully passed the Senate. However, the bill was ultimately halted when it reached the House during the Trump administration.

Senate Republicans attempted multiple motions to delay Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's move to avoid an impeachment trial. However, these efforts failed to gain traction, with all votes falling along party lines.

Republicans have been vocal about their concerns regarding the situation at the southern border, with Customs and Border Protection reporting 7.5 million illegal crossings since President Biden took office. Democrats, on the other hand, argue that Republicans are impeaching Mayorkas over policy disputes, failing to provide evidence of any high crimes or misdemeanors that would justify severe punishment.

As the debate surrounding border security and the impeachment case against Mayorkas continues, both sides are using this issue to further their respective political agendas. The clash between Murphy and Trump Jr. serves as a reminder of the deep divisions within the United States Congress and the ongoing battles over immigration policy.