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Who is Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin

The article profiles Mullin after Trump announced plans to nominate him to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Who is Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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President Donald Trump announced that he would remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and nominate Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her. The article profiles Mullin’s political career and notes that he would need Senate confirmation before taking the post.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Oklahoma senator selected as Trump's planned nominee for Homeland Security secretary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who announced Noem's removal and plans to nominate Mullin

Kendra S. Horn
Former U.S. Representative (D-OK)

Mullin's opponent in the 2022 Oklahoma Senate general election

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

Homeland Security secretary Trump announced he would remove

James M. Inhofe
Former U.S. Senator (R-OK)

Former Oklahoma senator whose seat Mullin took over

ALSO MENTIONED  Dan Boren, Former Oklahoma representative who did not seek reelection to the House seat Mullin pursued

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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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