Two former DHS Secretaries say department needs a 'reset' 25 years after 9/11
Two former Secretaries of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson and Michael Chertoff, expressed concern that the department has lost its original focus on counterterrorism and has become overly concentrated on immigration enforcement. Speaking 25 years after 9/11, they suggested a 'reset' is needed to rebalance priorities and address evolving threats, including domestic extremism, rather than focusing primarily on deportations.
The assessment by former DHS leaders suggests a potential need for significant restructuring of a department central to national security, which could impact immigration policy, counterterrorism efforts, and the agency's overall mission.
The segment also touched on changes in TSA security protocols, including the potential to allow water bottles through checkpoints, and the historical creation and evolution of the Department of Homeland Security.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY JEH JOHNSON MICHAEL CHERTOFF 9/11 IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT