Sen. Markwayne Mullin sworn in as new DHS secretary, replacing Noem
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Key Points:
- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a former MMA champion and plumbing business owner, was sworn in as the ninth U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, with President Trump praising him at the ceremony.
- Mullin assumes leadership amid heightened agency turmoil and congressional funding battles, particularly over immigration enforcement, and pledged to protect all Americans regardless of political affiliation.
- His confirmation narrowly passed after a contentious nomination process, with opposition from Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul and crucial support from Democratic Senators John Fetterman and Martin Heinrich.
- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Alan Armstrong as Mullin’s Senate replacement under a state law requiring the appointee not to run for a full term in the upcoming election.
- Mullin follows a line of notable DHS secretaries, including Alejandro Mayorkas, Janet Napolitano, and Tom Ridge, and faces ongoing challenges related to border security and agency management.
