Biden’s DHS Chief Ignores Question About Record Number Of Migrants Being Let Into The US
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas ignored this reporter’s question on Tuesday about the record number of migrants coming through the southern border via ports of entry. Border Patrol…
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas ignored this reporter’s question on Tuesday about the record number of migrants coming through the southern border via ports of entry.
Border Patrol recorded 99,495 illegal migrant encounters at the southern border in June, while migrant encounters at ports of entry reached a new high of 45,026 after hitting 35,000 in May as the Biden administration has increased entry appointments via the CBP One phone app, according to CBP data. The number of migrants processed for entry via CBP One reached 38,000 in June.
Mayorkas, who appeared to be on a walk with his dog accompanied by security officers, only responded to this reporter when identifying herself as a reporter for the Daily Caller News Foundation. “I’m sorry?,” he said.
“The illegal encounters are low, but you’re bringing people through the ports of entry, do you have an answer to that? Do you have any explanation?,” this reporter asked.
Mayorkas then walked off and this reporter encountered him moments later in a nearby area, asking why he didn’t answer the earlier question.
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“Mr. Secretary, I asked you a question earlier about the southern border and you refused to answer. Are you sure you don’t have anything to say?,” this reporter asked.