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Markwayne MullinSECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
How outlets cover Mullin · Mar 5 – Mar 12, 2026

Trump Fires Noem, Plans to Nominate Mullin as DHS Secretary

Trump fired Kristi Noem and said he would nominate Markwayne Mullin to replace her as Homeland Security secretary. Left-leaning outlets probe Mullin’s qualifications, policy continuity and FEMA, while center outlets and right-leaning outlets mainly contextualize the transition with scrutiny of Noem.

Lead article · NBC News · CENTERTrump says Kristi Noem is stepping down as homeland security secretary
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ARTICLES
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OUTLETS
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AVG CRED
66MEDIUM
AVG BAL
48SOME TILT
tl;drSUMMARY ACROSS OUTLETS

Outlets agree that Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and said he would nominate Markwayne Mullin to replace her.

Left-leaning outlets scrutinize Mullin’s qualifications and likely policy continuity, with one article focusing on possible consequences for FEMA. Center outlets largely report the leadership change alongside scrutiny of Noem and details about Mullin’s nomination and Senate implications. Right-leaning outlets also report the change alongside criticism of Noem, including bipartisan criticism and Mullin’s confirmation requirement.

Outlets by lean

14 RATED · 3 UNRATED

Compare by side

THE FRAMEAVG CRED 59
“Testing Mullin’s direction and readiness”

Articles question Mullin’s qualifications or likely policy continuity, while one examines what his approach could mean for FEMA.

4 LEFT ARTICLES
EsquireMAR 5 · 6:28 PM ET
Adios, Kristi Noem. You Won't Be Missed.Pierce questions Mullin’s qualifications after Trump said he would replace Noem.CRED 76BAL 10 BAD
The New RepublicMAR 12 · 8:00 PM ET
What Does Kristi Noem's Firing Mean for a Hobbled FEMA?Experts say Mullin’s approach to FEMA will help determine whether the agency changes course.CRED 63BAL 40 INFORMATIONAL
The Mary SueMAR 8 · 2:14 PM ET
Gavin Newsom reveals the real reason Kristi Noem's firing isn't enoughTrump plans to replace Noem with Mullin, whose past support for her immigration efforts is highlighted.CRED 56BAL 25 MIXED
UNRATED · 3 · NOT ON THE SPECTRUM

How it looks for Mullin

Left: 0 good, 1 bad, 1 mixed, 2 informational. Center: 0 good, 0 bad, 2 mixed, 7 informational. Right: 0 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 2 informational.

3 UNRATED ARTICLES NOT SHOWN

When each side covered it

Articles per day by side. MAR 5: Left 2, Center 9, Right 1. MAR 6: Left 0, Center 0, Right 0. MAR 7: Left 0, Center 0, Right 0. MAR 8: Left 1, Center 0, Right 1. MAR 9: Left 0, Center 0, Right 0. MAR 10: Left 0, Center 0, Right 0. MAR 11: Left 0, Center 0, Right 0. MAR 12: Left 1, Center 0, Right 0.

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