Gaetz criticizes Mayorkas for aiding cartels at the border.
Rep. Matt Gaetz Accuses DHS Secretary of Doing the Bidding of Mexican Drug Cartels
During a fiery House Judiciary Committee hearing on the “Oversight of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,” Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) did not hold back in his criticism of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Gaetz accused Mayorkas of mishandling the border crisis and even suggested that he was “doing the bidding” of Mexican drug cartels.
The Florida Republican expressed his frustration with Mayorkas’s failure to answer questions and secure the border, specifically calling out the shortcomings of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s One app.
Gaetz Challenges Mayorkas on Mexico’s Role in Fighting Illegal Immigration
As the exchange intensified, Gaetz turned his attention to Mexico’s involvement in combating illegal immigration. He questioned whether Mayorkas believed Mexico to be an ally in this fight, to which the DHS secretary responded affirmatively.
Gaetz seized the opportunity to make a bold statement, drawing a connection between the infamous El Chapo trial and alleged bribes taken by Mexican presidents. He challenged Mayorkas’s belief by suggesting that subsequent presidents may have also been offered bribes by cartels.
Mayorkas disagreed with Gaetz’s claims, prompting the congressman to level his most serious accusation yet. Gaetz accused the DHS secretary of essentially working for the cartels.
Gaetz Confronts Mayorkas with Strong Words
Undeterred by Mayorkas’s disagreement, Gaetz demanded concrete evidence to support the secretary’s position. He criticized Mayorkas for merely disagreeing without providing any facts, suggesting that it revealed the true nature of the situation.
Gaetz boldly stated that the Mexican government is under the control of the cartels and accused Mayorkas of aligning himself with their interests based on his response during the hearing.
Since Mayorkas’s appointment, Gaetz has been a vocal critic, holding the Biden administration official responsible for much of the blame regarding the ongoing border crisis.
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