The Republican senator has been selected to replace Kristi Noem as DHS head amid the continued standoff with Democrats over immigration
US President Donald Trump has named Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as his nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security.
Mullin replaces Kristi Noem, who was dismissed following bipartisan criticism over her handling of the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both killed by immigration officers in Minneapolis.
On Truth Social, Trump described the Republican senator as a “warrior” with the necessary “wisdom and courage” to advance his America First agenda. He told NBC that he was a “big fan” of Mullin, adding that “it wasn’t a hard choice” to nominate him.
Wrestler-turned-senator
Mullin enjoyed a brief career in mixed martial arts and collegiate wrestling, compiling a 5‑0 record, before leaving the sport to take over his family’s plumbing business. He was first elected to Congress in 2012, serving three terms in the House before becoming a senator in 2023.
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