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 are some of the security threats that former officials believe should be prioritized over immigration?

In what ways has the focus on immigration affected the Department of Homeland Security's other missions?