Story perspectives

Mayorkas Admits Low Border Bar After 8 Million Entries

5/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas shifted from claiming the border was secure to acknowledging a low bar for claims that allowed millions to enter.
Mayorkas said enforcement was delayed until President Biden’s final year after more than 8 million migrants entered, a prior claim of a secure border that led to his impeachment in February 2024.
Mayorkas declined to speculate on whether the delayed order helped President Donald Trump win the 2024 election.

1 of 1

Story summary

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas shifted from claiming the border was secure to acknowledging a low bar for claims that allowed millions to enter.
Mayorkas said enforcement was delayed until President Biden’s final year after more than 8 million migrants entered, a prior claim of a secure border that led to his impeachment in February 2024.
Mayorkas declined to speculate on whether the delayed order helped President Donald Trump win the 2024 election.