North Austin News

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and chairman emeritus of the Homeland Security Committee, recently appeared on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures to discuss the situation at the Texas border. McCaul expressed his concerns about the Biden administration's immigration policies and the impact they are having on the country.

One of the policies that McCaul highlighted was the "Remain in Mexico" policy, also known as the Migrant Protection Protocols, which was implemented during the Trump administration. McCaul emphasized the effectiveness of this policy and expressed his disappointment that President Biden rescinded it on his first day in office. He stated, "[The crisis has] gotten worse. [On his] first day in office, [President Biden] rescinds the very policies that were working, that I worked on with the Trump administration." McCaul explained that this policy allowed for the adjudication of political asylum claims outside the United States, preventing the release of migrants into society. He stressed the need for policy changes to address the current situation.

During his appearance, McCaul also shared heartbreaking stories of the real-life consequences of the border crisis. He mentioned two mothers who testified before the Homeland Security Committee, both of whom had lost loved ones due to the actions of individuals who had crossed the border illegally. One mother lost her loved one to fentanyl, while the other shared the tragic story of her daughter being raped and murdered by an MS-13 gang member from Honduras. McCaul described these stories as "the real-life tragedy that we are seeing on the ground" and emphasized the urgent need to address the crisis.

McCaul also highlighted that the impact of the border crisis is not limited to Texas alone. He emphasized that states across the nation, including New York and Ohio, are also being affected. He even mentioned that migrants from Texas had been sent to New York in order for them to experience firsthand the challenges faced by those living on the border.

Regarding Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, McCaul did not hold back his criticism. He referred to Mayorkas as "the architect of destruction down here" and blamed him for the chaos and dangers caused by the border crisis. McCaul stated, "One man has caused all this chaos, deaths of fentanyl poisoning, danger to the country with terrorists coming in, eight million encounters ... He has destroyed the fabric of this nation." McCaul further mentioned that he believes Mayorkas should be impeached, as he has breached the public trust.

In conclusion, Congressman Michael McCaul's appearance on Fox News shed light on the dire situation at the Texas border and the devastating consequences of the Biden administration's immigration policies. McCaul's statements emphasized the need for effective policies to address the crisis, protect public safety, and prevent further harm to the fabric of the nation.