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Trump taps US Senator Mullin to replace Noem as DHS chief

Trump selected Mullin to become Homeland Security secretary, with the change set to take effect March 31.

Trump taps US Senator Mullin to replace Noem as DHS chief
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President Donald Trump said Senator Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary on March 31. The change raises questions about the direction of the administration’s immigration enforcement agenda.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator selected to become Homeland Security secretary

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Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Outgoing Homeland Security secretary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who announced the change in DHS leadership

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Former president referenced in comparison with Trump-era border crossings

ALSO MENTIONED  Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff and longtime Trump aide

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Trump Taps Markwayne Mullin to Replace Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary

Outlets agree that Trump named Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary. The appointment requires Senate confirmation. Left-leaning outlets connect the change to scrutiny of Noem and questions about Mullin’s qualifications. Center outlets mostly present the transition as a staffing change, while noting scrutiny of Noem and questions about immigration policy. Right-leaning outlets stress the administration’s border-enforcement agenda and, in some coverage, support for Mullin or his confirmation prospects.

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