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Trump picks Markwayne Mullin, a former martial arts fighter and first-term Senator, as homeland secretary

Trump nominated Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, subject to Senate approval.

Trump picks Markwayne Mullin, a former martial arts fighter and first-term Senator, as homeland secretary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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President Donald Trump nominated Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security after firing Secretary Kristi Noem. Mullin will need Senate approval to take the job.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security

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

Former Department of Homeland Security secretary

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Trump Taps Markwayne Mullin to Lead Homeland Security

Outlets report that President Trump selected Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, with Senate confirmation still pending. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Mullin’s record on immigration and abortion, questioning whether his expected leadership would bring meaningful change. Right-leaning outlets present him as an advocate for Trump’s immigration agenda, highlighting Republican support and calls to increase deportations.

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