In a recent interview on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accused Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of intentionally enacting policies that have resulted in the ongoing border crisis. Johnson, who led a delegation of GOP lawmakers to visit the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas, expressed concern over the massive crossings of single adult males and the sex trafficking of women and children.
Johnson argued that Secretary Mayorkas has failed to do his job and has testified untruthfully before Congress multiple times. The House Homeland Security Committee has conducted a thorough investigation into the border crisis and concluded that Mayorkas should be held accountable.
While some may question the decision to focus on impeachment rather than addressing the immediate issues at the border, Johnson maintained that there must be accountability for the intentional policy decisions made by Mayorkas. The congressman believes that the Homeland Security Secretary’s actions were not due to incompetence but were deliberate choices that have resulted in the current crisis.
The Department of Homeland Security has not yet responded to requests for comment on the matter.
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, there has been a surge of approximately 240,000 monthly illegal alien encounters per month at the border in late 2023. This alarming statistic further highlights the urgency of addressing the situation.
It is important to note that this article provides a perspective from Republican lawmakers and focuses on their criticisms of Secretary Mayorkas and the border crisis. The article does not present viewpoints from Democrats or provide a balanced analysis of the situation.
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