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Markwayne MullinSECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
How outlets cover Mullin · Mar 5 – Mar 6, 2026

Trump Taps Markwayne Mullin to Replace Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary

Trump named Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary, subject to Senate confirmation. Coverage differs on whether the story centers on scrutiny of Noem, questions about Mullin’s qualifications, or the administration’s border-enforcement agenda.

Lead article · The Philadelphia Inquirer · CENTERJohn Fetterman is already backing Donald Trump's pick to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
Image · The Philadelphia Inquirer
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tl;drSUMMARY ACROSS OUTLETS

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.

Outlets by lean

27 RATED · 12 UNRATED

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THE FRAMEAVG CRED 66
“Leadership under scrutiny”

Coverage connects Noem’s departure to scrutiny of her tenure and examines criticism of Mullin’s experience leading a large agency.

2 LEFT ARTICLES
Rolling StoneMAR 5 · 1:57 PM ET
Kristi Noem Booted as DHS Secretary, Replaced by Markwayne MullinTrump named Mullin as Noem’s replacement, though Mullin said the appointment still requires confirmation.CRED 75BAL 55 MIXED
Raw StoryMAR 6 · 9:25 AM ET
'Hothead' GOP senator replacing Kristi Noem dragged on CNN: 'Do you know how sad that is?'Panelists debated whether Mullin had the experience and management ability to lead the Department of Homeland Security.CRED 56BAL 55 INFORMATIONAL
UNRATED · 12 · NOT ON THE SPECTRUM

How it looks for Mullin

Left: 0 good, 0 bad, 1 mixed, 1 informational. Center: 0 good, 0 bad, 2 mixed, 18 informational. Right: 0 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 9 informational.

13 UNRATED ARTICLES NOT SHOWN

When each side covered it

Articles per day by side. MAR 5: Left 1, Center 14, Right 8. MAR 6: Left 1, Center 6, Right 1.

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