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Representative Robert Garcia plans to investigate Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, citing his handling of the border and allegations of wrongdoing, though the guest, Mehdi Hasan, suggests the focus should be on dismantling ICE rather than impeachment/firing, referencing a recent poll showing low public support for Trump.

Key Points: Rep. Robert Garcia plans to pursue impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding his handling of the border. The guest, Mehdi Hasan, argues that the focus should be on abolishing ICE rather than pursuing impeachment against Mayorkas, suggesting Mayorkas should resign or be fired. Hasan references a poll showing that two out of three Democratic voters want a change in leadership at the top of the party, favoring figures like Schumer and Jeffries over Trump's perceived actions. Hasan notes that the violence and cruelty seen at the border, including the use of algorithms and data to target individuals, is an ongoing issue that is largely ignored by the administration. The guest suggests that Republicans are not prepared to face the consequences of their support for former President Trump's actions, contrasting it with the Democratic push for accountability. The discussion touches on the necessity of accountability for actions like the interrogation techniques used post-9/11 and the need for Democrats to be more aggressive in their policy debates. The interview concludes with a call for supporting independent journalism via Zeteo.com.

Context: The video features an interview segment from the show "Mehdi Unfiltered" on Zeteo, hosted by Mehdi Hasan, with guest Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA). The conversation centers on the political fallout and potential consequences following recent events at the US southern border and the performance of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with a brief tangent referencing former President Donald Trump's past actions and approval ratings.

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