Mayorkas Admits Some Migrants Exploit Asylum System

Homeland Security Secretary shifts rhetoric as immigration remains a critical issue for the upcoming election.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas acknowledges some migrants exploit the U.S. asylum system.
Mayorkas' comments mark a shift in rhetoric from the Biden administration on border security.
The administration faces criticism over high migrant encounter numbers despite recent decreases.
Proposed bipartisan border security measures have failed to gain traction in the Senate.
Immigration remains a key issue for voters ahead of the presidential election.