Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday said he has no plans to resign amid mounting criticism over his handling of the immigration crisis at the U.S.–Mexico border.
Republican lawmakers pressed Mayorkas about a potential resignation during a hearing before the House Homeland Security Committee.
“Have you had a conversation with anyone in the administration about stepping down from your current role?” asked Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-Kan.).
“I am very proud of what we have accomplished, I’m very committed to accomplishing more,” Mayorkas responded, before LaTurner pushed him to answer the question that had been specifically asked.
“I have not,” Mayorkas responded, to which LaTurner replied, “I hope for the sake of the safety of the American people that conversation happens very soon.”…