Can President-Elect Joe Biden Depoliticize Homeland Security?

The transcript discusses the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and President-elect Joe Biden's promise to restore faith in the department. It highlights the need to depoliticize DHS, which was influenced by White House aides like Stephen Miller under the Trump administration. Biden aims to reverse many of Trump's immigration policies and has nominated Alejandro Mayorkas to lead DHS. However, former officials suggest that focusing solely on immigration could be a mistake, as DHS was created to address broader security threats. They recommend prioritizing issues like natural disasters, cybersecurity, and the rise of white supremacy.

What is one of the primary goals for the incoming administration regarding the Department of Homeland Security?

• To increase its budget significantly

• To depoliticize the department

• To focus solely on immigration issues

• To merge it with another department

Which controversial policy was implemented by the previous administration?

• Increasing the number of work visas

• Building a border wall

• Reducing military spending

• Expanding healthcare coverage

Who has President Biden nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security?

• A Latino immigrant and former DHS official

• A former state governor

• A cybersecurity expert

• A former military general

What is a potential mistake for the Department of Homeland Security according to former officials?

• Keeping the spotlight on immigration

• Neglecting immigration issues

• Ignoring natural disasters

• Focusing too much on cybersecurity

What are some of the broader security threats that DHS should focus on?

• Natural disasters and cybersecurity

• Healthcare reform

• International trade agreements

• Only immigration issues