Milwaukee City Wire

WASHINGTON– On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a hearing titled, The Fiscal Year 2025 DHS Budget: Resources and Authorities Requested to Protect and Secure the Homeland.

During the hearing, Sen. Johnson directly confronted Secretary Mayorkas over the Biden administration's open border policies. In a tense exchange, Sen. Johnson posed a pointed question to Mayorkas, asking, “Why Did You Do It?”

The senator grilled Secretary Mayorkas on his culpability in the deaths, murders, and assaults of thousands of Americans due to the Biden administration’s open border disaster. The exchange between Sen. Johnson and Sec. Mayorkas highlighted the ongoing debate and concerns surrounding immigration policies and border security in the United States.

Sen. Johnson's remarks during the hearing emphasized the seriousness of the situation and the need for accountability in addressing the challenges at the border. The confrontation between the senator and the DHS Secretary underscored the contentious nature of the issue and the divergent perspectives on how best to handle border security and immigration policies.

The video release of Sen. Johnson's questioning of Secretary Mayorkas has garnered attention and sparked discussions about the Biden administration's approach to border control and its impact on national security and public safety. The exchange serves as a reflection of the ongoing tensions and debates surrounding immigration policy in the United States.