DHS Secretary Mayorkas Denies Trump’s Claim of Allowing Migrants Across Border for Electoral Gain
In a recent interview with CNN host Dana Bash, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas vehemently denied former President Donald Trump’s claim that the Biden administration is purposely allowing migrants to cross the border in order to change the electoral dynamics of the United States.
During the interview, Bash asked Mayorkas to respond to Trump’s assertion that President Biden’s strategy is to let migrants into the country to “overthrow the United States” and “nullify the will of the actual American voters.” Mayorkas initially cited the Hatch Act and avoided answering the question directly, but Bash pressed him to provide a clear response.
Mayorkas firmly stated, “of course not,” and pointed to data showing that the administration has removed or returned more individuals than in any year since 2015. He emphasized the importance of focusing on facts rather than rhetoric.
The interview also touched on a recent “SNL” sketch that depicted Mayorkas defending Biden against concerns about his age. Mayorkas joked about the sketch and praised the president’s vitality and attention to detail during their interactions.
President Biden recently visited the southern border in Brownsville, Texas, where he called on Republicans to support a Senate border security bill. He emphasized the urgency of addressing border security issues and highlighted the bipartisan nature of the proposed legislation.
Overall, Mayorkas’ interview with Bash provided insight into the administration’s stance on border security and addressed concerns raised by Trump and others regarding the handling of immigration issues.
