In a recent interview on Meet the Press, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas addressed the attempts to impeach him for his handling of the border crisis, dismissing the claims as "baseless allegations." Mayorkas placed the blame on a "broken system" for the record high number of migrant crossings on the southern border.

Despite nearly facing impeachment in a recent vote, Mayorkas expressed his unwavering focus on the Department of Homeland Security's work and stated that he is not distracted by the allegations. He labeled the situation at the border as a crisis but emphasized that the Biden administration does not bear sole responsibility for the broken system.

Mayorkas urged Congress to take action, stating that they are the only ones who can fix the broken system. He referred to the recent blocking of a bipartisan border deal by Republicans, despite their repeated calls for President Biden to shut the border.

Furthermore, Mayorkas criticized the unsuccessful attempts to impeach him, calling them baseless and maintaining his focus on homeland security matters. He stated that he does not consider the allegations a distraction from his responsibilities.

The border crisis has reached a record-breaking level, with over 1 million migrants reportedly entering the United States since October. In December alone, more than 302,000 people crossed the border illegally, marking the highest total for a single month in history. Many states and elected officials have blamed the Biden administration for its perceived lack of action, while the White House has placed the responsibility on Congress for not addressing the issue.

The House Homeland Security Committee, under the leadership of Chairman Mark Green, had been investigating Mayorkas for his handling of the border crisis. Green stated that their investigation found that the border crisis stemmed from Mayorkas' decision-making and refusal to enforce laws passed by Congress. He emphasized the need for accountability.

Despite the unsuccessful impeachment vote, Mayorkas is not out of the woods yet. Republicans have expressed their intention to bring Articles of Impeachment against him back to the floor when they have sufficient votes for passage. Mayorkas acknowledged the delay but maintained his focus on the Department of Homeland Security's work.

The blame for the ongoing crisis has been placed on a variety of factors by Mayorkas, including climate change, poverty, and increasing levels of authoritarianism globally. He also criticized Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott, accusing him of refusing to cooperate with other governors and local officials to coordinate efforts.

The Biden administration has maintained that Texas is impeding the federal enforcement of immigration law. Several Republican governors have expressed support for Texas in their standoff with the federal government, with a senior CBP official stating that the relationship between Texas and Border Patrol officials remains strong on the ground.

Though the attempt to impeach Mayorkas failed, Republicans have promised to bring it up for another vote. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene assured reporters that impeachment will be brought before Congress again once House Majority Whip Steve Scalise returns from cancer treatment. She emphasized that the matter is far from over and that there will be consequences for those who voted against impeachment.

With the crisis at the border continuing to escalate, the debate over responsibility and accountability remains a pressing issue. It remains to be seen how Congress will address the broken system and the challenges posed by record-high numbers of migrant crossings.