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Oklahoma leaders react to Markwayne Mullin replacing Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary

Mullin was selected to lead the Department of Homeland Security, drawing praise from Oklahoma officials.

Oklahoma leaders react to Markwayne Mullin replacing Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary
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President Donald Trump announced that Senator Markwayne Mullin would replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary. Oklahoma officials quoted in the article praised the choice.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Oklahoma senator chosen to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who announced Mullin would replace Noem

Tom Cole
R · OK-4

Oklahoma representative who congratulated Mullin

Oklahoma representative who expressed support for Mullin

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

Outgoing Homeland Security secretary

James Lankford
R · OK · SEN

Oklahoma senator who congratulated Mullin and expressed support

ALSO MENTIONED  Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma who praised Mullin’s selection

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Trump Nominates Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump selected Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary. Left-leaning outlets focus on criticism of Noem’s tenure and Mullin’s LGBTQ+ and immigration record. Center outlets mostly explain the personnel change, Mullin’s background and the confirmation or Senate-seat implications. Right-leaning outlets emphasize supportive reactions and defenses of Mullin’s qualifications, with some coverage instead tracking the possible Senate vacancy.

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