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Trump says Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary

Trump nominated Mullin to lead DHS, a move that would also open his Senate seat.

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Mar 5, 2026
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President Donald Trump nominated Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem. Mullin’s departure would open his Senate seat to a temporary gubernatorial appointment and a 2026 election.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who nominated Mullin to lead DHS

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Kevin Hern
R · OK-1

Oklahoma representative mentioned in a comparison of congressional wealth

Tom Cole
R · OK-4

Oklahoma representative who congratulated Mullin

Jim Bridenstine
Former U.S. Representative (R-OK)

Former Oklahoma congressman and NASA administrator

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

Outgoing homeland security secretary

Al Green
D · TX-9

Texas representative whose sign Mullin tried to grab

James Lankford
R · OK · SEN

Oklahoma senator who commented on Trump's effort to recruit Mullin

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

Former Oklahoma senator whose death preceded Mullin's special election

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president referenced in the description of Trump's video; Chuck Hoskin Jr., Principal chief of the Cherokee Nation who praised Mullin's nomination; Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma governor who would appoint a temporary successor to Mullin; Patrick J. Hurley, Former secretary of war under President Herbert Hoover; Scott Pruitt, Former EPA administrator in Trump's first administration

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Trump Taps Markwayne Mullin to Replace Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary

Outlets agree that Trump named Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary. The appointment requires Senate confirmation. Left-leaning outlets connect the change to scrutiny of Noem and questions about Mullin’s qualifications. Center outlets mostly present the transition as a staffing change, while noting scrutiny of Noem and questions about immigration policy. Right-leaning outlets stress the administration’s border-enforcement agenda and, in some coverage, support for Mullin or his confirmation prospects.

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