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Fetterman breaks with Democrats, backs Trump pick Mullin for DHS secretary role

Fetterman said he would support Mullin’s nomination and wanted to work with him on homeland security.

Fetterman breaks with Democrats, backs Trump pick Mullin for DHS secretary role
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John Fetterman said he would support Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, calling him a “nice upgrade” from Kristi Noem. Other senators expressed reservations or had not yet taken a position, while Mullin’s confirmation remained prospective.

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John Fetterman D · PA · SEN
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John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator supporting Markwayne Mullin’s nomination

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator nominated to become secretary of Homeland Security

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Brian Schatz
D · HI · SEN

Senator who said it was too early to discuss Mullin’s nomination

Elissa Slotkin
D · MI · SEN

Senator who had not yet commented on Mullin’s nomination

Jack Reed
D · RI · SEN

Senator who had not yet commented on Mullin’s nomination

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who selected Mullin as his DHS nominee

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator expressing support for Mullin’s nomination

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

Outgoing DHS secretary whom Mullin is nominated to replace

Richard Blumenthal
D · CT · SEN

Senator making support for Mullin conditional on DHS reforms

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Fetterman Says He Will Vote for Mullin as DHS Secretary

Outlets agree that John Fetterman said he would vote to confirm Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary. Mullin is President Donald Trump’s pick to replace Kristi Noem. Center outlets center the pledge and its reception, with some also emphasizing Democratic criticism and lawmakers’ differing responses. Right-leaning outlets frame the support as a break with Democrats and note that other senators remained reserved or undecided.

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