How outlets cover Markwayne Mullin SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY · Mar 5 – Mar 8, 2026
Trump Nominates Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary
Trump selected Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary. Coverage differs on whether to scrutinize his record or highlight support for his qualifications, while center outlets detail the transition and its implications.
Lead article · Winnipeg Free Press · CENTERTrump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red OklahomaOutlets 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.
Outlets by lean
23 RATED · 5 UNRATEDCompare by side
Left-leaning coverage links the switch to criticism of Noem’s tenure and examines Mullin’s LGBTQ+ and immigration record.
- KTBS (cites Associated Press) · Mullin nominated for DHS secretary, setting up possible Oklahoma Senate battleNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- Ticklethewire · Trump Replaces Kristi Noem as Homeland Security chief, Taps Sen. Markwayne Mullin – Tickle The WireNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- Wbur (original publisher not identified) · Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne MullinORIGINAL PUBLISHER NOT IDENTIFIED
- International Business Times UK · Who Is Markwayne Mullin? The Oklahoma Senator Tapped By Trump To Replace Kristi Noem As Homeland Security ChiefNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- Maryland Daily Record (original publisher not identified) · Kristi Noem out as Homeland Security chief; Trump selects senatorORIGINAL PUBLISHER NOT IDENTIFIED
How it looks for Mullin, by side
24 OF 29 ARTICLESLeft: 0 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 3 informational. Center: 0 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 15 informational. Right: 0 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 6 informational.
5 UNRATED ARTICLES NOT SHOWN
When each side covered it
MAR 5 – 8Articles per day by side. MAR 5: Left 1, Center 10, Right 2. MAR 6: Left 2, Center 4, Right 3. MAR 7: Left 0, Center 1, Right 0. MAR 8: Left 0, Center 0, Right 1.
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