The Lack of Operational Control at the Southern Border: A Testimony

TLDRSecretary Mayorkas evades questions about operational control of the border and the increase in illegal immigration. His policies have led to a crisis and he refuses to acknowledge it.

Key insights

🚧Secretary Mayorkas avoids directly answering questions about operational control of the border.

📈Illegal immigration has been increasing under Secretary Mayorkas' leadership.

👥The migration crisis is not exclusive to the Southern border, but affects the entire hemisphere.

💼Secretary Mayorkas fails to enforce the legally mandated standard of operational control set forth by Congress.

🤥Secretary Mayorkas consistently evades and filibusters when questioned by members of Congress.

Q&A

Does the Department of Homeland Security have operational control of the border?

Secretary Mayorkas avoids directly answering this question and fails to acknowledge that operational control has not been achieved.

Has illegal immigration increased under Secretary Mayorkas' leadership?

Yes, illegal immigration has been setting records during Secretary Mayorkas' tenure.

Is the migration crisis only affecting the Southern border?

No, the migration crisis is gripping the entire hemisphere and the entire world.

Is the Department of Homeland Security enforcing the laws passed by Congress?

Secretary Mayorkas claims to be enforcing the laws, but fails to enforce the legally mandated standard of operational control.

Is Secretary Mayorkas being honest with Congress?

Secretary Mayorkas consistently evades and filibusters when questioned by members of Congress, leading to a lack of transparency and honesty.

Timestamped Summary

00:06Congressman Roy questions Secretary Mayorkas about operational control of the border.

01:10Secretary Mayorkas fails to acknowledge the lack of operational control achieved under his leadership.

02:33Congressman confronts Secretary Mayorkas about the increase in illegal immigration under his tenure.

03:48Secretary Mayorkas admits that apprehension rates under his leadership are consistent with prior administrations.

04:46Congressman emphasizes that Secretary Mayorkas' policies have led to a crisis and a failure to achieve operational control.