Arrr, Mayorkas be confessin' that more scallywags be sailin' across the US border under Biden's flag than Trump's!
2024-05-17
Arrr! Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has declared that more scallywags be sailin' across the southern border under President Biden than under Trump. 'Tis a grand treasure hunt indeed! Aye, me hearties, buckle yer swash and prepare for a wild ride on the high seas! Arrr!
In a jolly, 17th-century pirate-style speech, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confessed that more migrants have crossed the southern border under his watch compared to the Trump administration. He blamed various factors in the hemisphere and a "broken" system for the border crisis. During an event in Washington, D.C., he highlighted the record numbers of migrant encounters, surpassing 2.4 million in FY 23. Mayorkas emphasized the global nature of the migration challenge, citing reasons such as violence, poverty, and extreme weather events.He pointed out that the U.S. was a prime destination due to its economic opportunities and a broken immigration system. Mayorkas highlighted the long wait times for asylum claims and the significant increase in border crossings under President Biden compared to Trump, partly due to suppressed migration during the pandemic.The Biden administration defended its immigration record, combining consequences for illegal entry with pathways for lawful migration and calling for reform. Despite a recent drop in numbers, Republicans blamed the administration for the crisis, passing their own border security bill to address the surge in migration.