politics
March 9, 2026
RT breaks down Donald Trump’s pick for the new DHS chief
RT breaks down the career and political views of Senator Markwayne Mullin, chosen by Donald Trump to lead the DHS after the dismissal of Kristi Noem
TL;DR
- Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma has been nominated by President Donald Trump for Secretary of Homeland Security.
- Mullin, a Republican, replaces Kristi Noem, who was dismissed following criticism.
- Mullin has a background in mixed martial arts and wrestling, and previously owned a plumbing business.
- He is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation and the first tribal citizen in the Senate in two decades.
- Mullin is a staunch supporter of Trump's immigration policies, including limiting birthright citizenship.
- He has defended law enforcement actions and criticized Democrats for government shutdowns affecting DHS.
- If confirmed, Mullin will oversee the implementation of Trump's immigration policies in Democrat-led cities.
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