This is what the Homeland Security secretary has to say about his border record
- Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended the agency's efforts to reduce illegal border crossings during an interview with the Associated Press, stating that numbers fell sharply after an initial rise under President Joe Biden.
- Mayorkas faced criticism and was impeached in early 2024 by Republicans who claimed he was not upholding immigration laws, while he argued that context was important when assessing the situation.
- Mayorkas noted that the level of global displacement is now greater than it has been since World War II, highlighting the complexity of threats facing the homeland, including domestic extremists and cybercriminals.
- He also mentioned efforts to improve employee morale within the department, which has historically ranked low in job satisfaction surveys, stating that pay raises and mental health support were implemented.
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