Biden Admits Border is Not Secure Amid Record-High Illegal Immigration

White House Defends President's Admission, Calls for Further Funding to Address 'Broken' System

President Biden and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas have differing views on the security of the southern border, with Biden admitting it is not secure while Mayorkas has previously stated that it is.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre defended President Biden's admission, stating that the border is a 'broken' system that needs further funding.
Despite record-high levels of illegal immigration in late 2023, the Biden administration has sought to downplay the crisis, attributing it to a seasonal surge.
President Biden visited the Texas border with Mexico in January 2023, a visit that has been criticized for its highly controlled nature and lack of exposure to illegal crossing hot spots.
Republicans on Capitol Hill are pursuing impeachment against Mayorkas, accusing him of causing chaos and endangering the country.