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Trump Appoints Markwayne Mullin as New Head of Homeland Security

Trump announced the DHS leadership change and described the priorities he expects Mullin to pursue.

Trump Appoints Markwayne Mullin as New Head of Homeland Security
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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Donald Trump announced that Senator Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, taking office on March 31, 2026. Trump said Noem would become a special envoy and described border security as a priority for Mullin.

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President who announced Mullin’s appointment and Noem’s transition

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator named as the incoming Secretary of Homeland Security

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

Outgoing homeland security secretary named as Mullin’s predecessor and future special envoy

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Trump Names Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Nominee

Outlets agree that Trump announced Senator Markwayne Mullin as his choice to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary. Left-leaning outlets foreground controversies around Noem’s tenure and immigration enforcement. Center outlets mainly report the personnel change, its context and the confirmation process. Right-leaning outlets emphasize support for Mullin and his border-security or immigration-enforcement priorities.

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