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The speaker questions the number of people deported out of the 2 million encounters and releases at the border. The secretary avoids answering the question and claims the immigration system is broken. The speaker presses for a specific number of non-criminal deportations, but the secretary doesn't provide an answer. The speaker also criticizes the lack of removals for those who received removal orders. The secretary denies this claim. The speaker accuses the secretary of implementing a policy that allows people to stay in the country without committing a crime, burdening social services. The secretary denies this and defends the safe and orderly pathways policy. The speaker argues that encounters at ports of entry have increased, suggesting corruption within the Mexican government. The secretary disagrees with the speaker's statements but fails to provide any numbers. The speaker concludes that the Mexican government and the secretary are influenced by cartels.

I focused on combating human trafficking during my administration, signing laws and allocating funds to fight sex and labor trafficking. I established the first White House position dedicated to this issue and strengthened border security to deter traffickers. If re-elected, I will end the current border situation, combat cartels, and use Title 42 to return trafficked children to their families. I will push for the death penalty for anyone trafficking children across the border. Together, we will end human trafficking and protect human life. Thank you.

In the past 3 years, there has been a significant increase in illegal border crossings and a backlog of asylum cases. The speaker questions why the secretary deserves to keep his job, considering these issues. The secretary responds by acknowledging the problems and emphasizing the need for legislation to address the broken immigration system.

You mentioned wanting to eliminate 600 NIH workers on day one and 2,200 from HHS. Which departments will you cut from? There are 200 political appointees that change with each administration. If you remove those, will you replace them with your appointees? President Biden changed 3,000 employees at HHS. As a potential top health official, will you commit to not firing federal employees working on food safety or cyber protection? There are 91,000 employees. So, will you ensure those working on food safety and cyber security keep their jobs? I commit not to fire anyone doing their job. Will this commitment be based on your opinion or political agenda? It will be based on my opinion. So, it seems those with differing views on vaccines may be at risk of losing their jobs.

The speaker states they will bring back the border security bill that Donald Trump tanked and do more to secure the border. To reduce illegal border crossings, they will take further action to keep the border closed between ports of entry. Those who cross unlawfully will be apprehended, removed, and barred from reentering for 5 years, with repeat violators facing more severe criminal charges. The speaker claims that if someone does not make an asylum request at a legal point of entry and instead crosses unlawfully, they will be barred from receiving asylum. The speaker's goal is to have an orderly and secure system, while understanding that many people are desperate to migrate to the United States.

To secure our border, we should listen to the experts who successfully did so in the past. For instance, starting with the "Remain in Mexico" policy and stopping fraudulent asylum claims are crucial. It's important to note that around 90% of asylum claims are false, and this abuse of the system needs to be addressed. Additionally, ending catch and release is essential because it allows individuals to avoid court appearances and contributes to the problems in our cities. Differentiating between migrants seeking a better life and the unknown "Godaways" who pay cartels to enter the country is crucial. Surprisingly, the Department of Homeland Security isn't sharing the number of Godaways entering the country, which is a significant concern. This information should be made public as it is a vital statistic.

You treating migrants humanely? No, reports show they’re on planes without water. That’s nonsense. Our detention facilities exceed all standards. Check the ICE website for our performance-based standards; they’re the highest in the industry. But are you only detaining illegal criminals? There are reports of students showing bruises from deportation flights. That’s absurd. We investigate any claims. The ICE professionals I led uphold the highest standards. We care for detainees while enforcing the law without apology. Are you using military planes for deportations as a tactic? No, we’re securing the border, which is a national security risk. Illegal entry is a crime. The current crisis overwhelms border security, leading to increased drug trafficking and terrorism. President Trump will secure the border and enforce immigration laws without hesitation. Expect our efforts to intensify soon.

Julio Rosas of Mace Media asks a former Homeland Security secretary if he regrets facilitating an open border, now that the United States has a secure border under President Trump. Rosas states border crossings are down 95%. Rosas asks if the former secretary regrets allowing Tremder Arawa to gain a foothold in the United States. He questions the secretary about his time in office and facilitating an open border, which Rosas claims was a big issue and one of the reasons President Trump won reelection. Rosas asks if the secretary regrets losing track of thousands of migrant children handed over to HHS. He asks how it feels that mass deportations gained majority support because of the Biden-Harris administration's policies, and claims Tremder Arawa didn't have a foothold in the United States before the secretary's time in office. He asks if the secretary is fine with how they handled the border.

Will you advise the president against issuing blanket pardons? I haven't reviewed those files yet, but if confirmed, I will examine them. Will you be able to review hundreds of cases on day one? I will look at every file I'm asked to review. Can you advise the president? I will have sufficient staff to assist me. I won't mislead this body or you. Let me ask you another question. These moments are why Congress exists.

I will keep pushing for a complete ban on the border initiative to increase Border Patrol and asylum officers. President Trump's statements are unclear and confusing.

The speaker discusses border security and immigration, stating that those in the U.S. without deportation orders should self-deport to avoid reentry bars. He claims that entering the U.S. illegally is a crime and encourages using the CBP One app or ICE to arrange for self-removal. He asserts the Trump administration aims to bring people into the U.S. legally, preventing exploitation by cartels and allowing Border Patrol to focus on security rather than humanitarian crises. He claims that illegal border crossings lead to increased fentanyl trafficking, sex trafficking, and potential terrorists entering the country. He states the American people voted for stricter immigration enforcement and that the administration is prioritizing public safety and national security threats for removal, using existing laws, including the Alien Enemies Act. He accuses the Biden administration of violating the law by not conducting case-by-case analyses for parolees and creating "shell games" with programs like CHNV and the CBP One app to lower border crossing numbers artificially. He insists the Trump administration achieved a more secure border by detaining those without proper documentation. He commits to following the law and Supreme Court rulings.

The speaker states that those in the U.S. without a deportation order should self-deport to avoid reentry bars. Doing so allows future legal entry through citizen petitions, work visas, or student visas. The speaker claims that illegal entry benefits criminal cartels and creates a humanitarian crisis, diverting resources from border security and leading to increased fentanyl smuggling, sex trafficking, and terrorist entries. The CBP One app and ICE offices are presented as resources for self-deportation. The speaker maintains that the U.S. treats everyone humanely and enforces existing laws, including the Alien Enemies Act, to secure the border. They assert that the majority of Americans want illegal aliens removed humanely. The speaker accuses the Biden administration of violating the parole statute by not conducting case-by-case analyses for those paroled into the country, specifically citing the CHNV program. They claim the administration manipulated border numbers by creating separate categories for entries through the CHNV program and CBP One app. The speaker concludes that the Trump administration achieved the most secure border in history by detaining those without proper documentation and reducing illegal crossings by 95%. They commit to following the law and Supreme Court rulings.

The speaker states that an historic flood of undocumented immigrants crossed the border during the first three years of the administration, with arrivals quadrupling from the last year of President Trump. The speaker asks if it was a mistake to loosen immigration policies. The other speaker responds that the policies proposed are about fixing a problem, not promoting one. The first speaker reiterates that the numbers quadrupled. The other speaker claims that they have cut the flow of illegal immigration by half, as well as the flow of fentanyl by half, but that Congress needs to act to fix the problem.

You recently visited the southern border and discussed President Biden's crackdown on asylum seekers, which he implemented in response to increasing border issues. This included an executive order that significantly reduced border crossings. However, the administration's approach in 2021 was different. Upon taking office, Biden and Harris suspended the "Remain in Mexico" policy and halted border wall construction. They initiated a review of Trump-era immigration policies, aiming to reverse controversial measures. Biden signed three executive orders to address these issues, emphasizing the need for time to establish more migrant-friendly systems. They also reviewed the expedited removal process and expanded the refugee admissions program, rescinding restrictions from the previous administration.

The President's nominee for lead customer support and protection expressed support for continuing the use of Title 42 and completing certain sections of the border wall during a confirmation hearing. The President's stance on these comments is unclear as they have not been reviewed yet. However, the administration generally believes that the border wall is an ineffective policy, as experts have stated. Without having read the comments in context, it is difficult to provide further comment on them.

During my leadership, we had the most secure border in US history. We replaced catch and release with detain and deport, and implemented title 42, which allowed for instant expulsion of illegal aliens. However, when Joe Biden took office, he terminated successful border policies, opened the borders, and resettled millions of illegal aliens. Now, he plans to remove the remaining shreds of our border policy, leading to mayhem and lawlessness. Countless fraudulent asylum seekers will flood into the US, and states like California offer free healthcare and education, attracting more people. It's absolute lunacy. Congress should cut funding for catch and release and prevent the Biden administration from using taxpayer dollars to release illegal aliens. We must fight to secure our country's survival.

Politicians need to stop using immigration as a political tool and address it as a serious challenge. I will collaborate with both parties to enact the border security bill that was previously halted. As attorney general of a border state, I witnessed the chaos caused by transnational criminal organizations. As president, we will swiftly remove those who enter unlawfully, prosecute the cartels, and provide essential support to border patrol.

Upon my inauguration, I will terminate every open borders policy of the Biden administration and begin the largest domestic deportation operation in American history. Joe Biden's claim of being the first president to inherit an unsecured border is false. The actions of my office have been borderline treasonous. A mother lost two children to Fentanyl during the last administration. Under President Trump, illegal border crossings decreased by 83%, resulting in fewer cases of rape, drowning, sex trafficking, fentanyl overdose, and suspected terrorists entering the country. If he comes back, I will fix this situation. No one did more to secure the border than President Trump. I am committed to this cause, even considering returning for free because I am so angry.

Mister Secretary, considering the immigration situation over the past four years and the resulting national dialogue, do you think you would have approached things differently? Yes, it's important to recognize that in any large organization, including government, there are varying opinions on policies and operational measures. These differing views are expressed, decisions are made, and then everyone works together towards the common goal. Are you implying that your personal views on handling immigration differed from your superiors'? I prefer not to discuss the internal decision-making process. However, it’s a common reality that diverse opinions exist when many people are involved in making decisions.

Here's the thing: Some estimate it would cost $88 billion to deport a million people a year. But what price do you put on national security? Is there a way to carry out mass deportation without separating families? Of course there is, families can be deported together. I have given the secretary numerous options to secure the border and save lives. I recommended a zero tolerance policy, the same as when any U.S. citizen parent gets arrested when they're with a child. If I get arrested for a DUI with a child in the car, I'll be separated. When you're in the country illegally, it's a violation. If you want to seek asylum, go through the port of entry, do it the legal way. The Attorney General has made that clear.

The speaker was asked when the border situation became a crisis, and responded that the immigration system has been broken for a long time, even before the Trump administration. The speaker stated the system needs to be fixed and more resources are needed, such as more judges to process cases faster. Congress is the only place that can fix it. The questioner noted that many Trump border policies were rescinded and that the border patrol union supported a bipartisan bill, but also endorsed Donald Trump and called the current administration a failure on border security.

You mentioned that the White House will not interfere, but the incoming president believes he can direct the Justice Department. If he suggests investigating a political enemy, would you comply? I wish we could have discussed this in a meeting. It's essential for the attorney general to remain independent. While I haven't heard the president make such a request, I recognize that many Americans have lost faith in the DOJ. If confirmed, my priority will be to restore integrity to the department and ensure justice is served fairly. Let's move on to your current responsibilities as attorney general.

Under my leadership, we had the most secure border in US history. We replaced catch and release with detain and deport, and implemented title 42 for instant expulsion of illegal aliens. However, when Joe Biden took office, he terminated successful border policies, opened the borders, and resettled millions of illegal aliens. Now, he plans to remove the remaining shreds of our border policy, leading to mayhem and lawlessness. Countless fraudulent asylum seekers will flood into the US, and states like California offer free healthcare and education, attracting more illegal immigrants. Congress should cut funding for catch and release and prevent the administration from using taxpayer dollars to release illegal aliens. We must fight to secure our country and remove the illegal aliens Biden allowed in.

An interviewer states that undocumented immigrant arrivals quadrupled during the first three years of the speaker's administration compared to the last year of President Trump's term and asks if loosening immigration policies was a mistake. The speaker responds that the problem is long-standing and that solutions have been offered since day one. The interviewer asks again if allowing the increase was a mistake. The speaker says the proposed policies are about fixing, not promoting, the problem. The interviewer reiterates that the numbers quadrupled. The speaker claims that due to their actions, they have cut the flow of illegal immigration and fentanyl by half, but congressional action is needed to fix the problem.

The speaker questions the implementation of a phone app called CBP 1 that allows noncitizens without appropriate documents to schedule appointments and be admitted at certain border points. The speaker criticizes the lack of asylum requirements and interviews for those using the app, claiming that individuals are simply released into the country. The speaker also raises concerns about the cost and development of the app. The discussion then shifts to the increase in Chinese nationals crossing the border, with the speaker questioning if any of them are members of the Chinese Communist Party. The secretary of Homeland Security denies the claims and states that individuals who pose a security threat are detained. However, the secretary is unable to provide specific information about the incident involving busloads of Chinese nationals.