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Mullin ‘surprised’ by Trump’s call tapping him as Homeland Security secretary
Trump replaces DHS Secretary Noem with Senator Mullin, citing leadership issues; Mullin known for media presence and tribal advocacy, pending Senate confirmation.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced he is removing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and nominating Sen. Markwayne Mullin, effective March 31, 2026, pending Senate confirmation.
- Following a Senate hearing this week, Noem faced scrutiny after her management of the Minnesota immigration enforcement surge, where officials shot two U.S. citizens, and Kennedy probed a DHS ad consultancy tied to her claims about Trump.
- Aides note that Mullin's profile and background include entering the Senate in 2023 after a decade in the House, and he has increased cable-news visibility, with aides saying Trump's habit of watching Mullin on TV influenced his nomination despite limited DHS experience.
- The nomination now faces committee dynamics after Mullin recently teed off Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, potentially complicating Senate confirmation, according to sources.
- During the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, Mullin sought to conduct private rescue missions, flying to Greece and requesting permission to enter Kabul and transport cash for five Americans.
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With Markwayne Mullin, Donald Trump has nominated a loyal MAGA supporter as Homeland Security Minister, who has already demonstrated his fighting spirit.
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eldiariodechihuahua.mxAfter controversy, Trump dismissed Noem as Secretary of Security, and instead selected Mullin, a former martial arts fighter.
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