Yavapai News

In a recent hearing held by the House Committee on Homeland Security, Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) did not hold back in his criticism of now-impeached DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Crane pushed Mayorkas to defend his record, accusing him of overseeing a significant influx of illegal crossings and infiltration attempts by individuals on terror watchlists.

During the exchange, Representative Crane expressed bipartisan agreement on the need for Mayorkas's impeachment, stating, "You're doing a horrible job, sir, and that you needed to be impeached." Crane also highlighted concerns about the security of the border, questioning Mayorkas's adherence to the Invasion Clause and accusing him of allowing an invasion into the country.

In response to Mayorkas's assertion of supporting the Department of Homeland Security's personnel, Crane pointed out the morale issues within the border patrol and questioned Mayorkas's commitment to upholding the Constitution. Crane further challenged Mayorkas on the potential risks posed by adversaries taking advantage of the country's open borders.

The tense exchange culminated in Crane questioning the effectiveness of Mayorkas's measures, emphasizing the discrepancy between the number of individuals removed versus those allowed into the country.

The hearing shed light on the deep divide between parties regarding the handling of border security and immigration issues, underscoring the ongoing debate surrounding homeland security policies in the United States.