Markwayne Mullin ‘excited’ about nomination as DHS chief
Senator Markwayne mullin of Oklahoma expressed strong enthusiasm about President Trump’s nomination to head the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem. Mullin said he was excited after learning of the nomination and spoke first with his father and wife, calling the idea of serving in the president’s cabinet humbling for a kid from west Oklahoma; he also planned to speak with Noem next because their families are close.
trump announced the nomination on Truth social after Noem testified before committees; Noem is expected to leave DHS by March 31 to become a special envoy for the Shield of the Americas,with the new initiative to be announced in Florida. Trump described Mullin as someone who will work to secure the border, curb migrant crime and drugs, and make America safe again; Mullin said he is eager to start and has a good relationship with the president.
Republicans largely back Mullin, while Democrats point to Noem’s ouster as evidence of difficulties with Trump’s immigration agenda. Mullin must be confirmed by the Senate, and Sen. Roger Wicker publicly endorsed him, even sharing a light moment about Mullin’s reaction when he heard the news.
Markwayne Mullin ‘excited’ about DHS chief nomination: ‘I had to call my dad’
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) said Thursday that he is “excited” about President Donald Trump’s decision to nominate him to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
After hearing the news himself, the senator revealed he spoke to his father and wife first.
“I had to call my dad … because it happened pretty quick, right? I had to call my wife and call my dad both,” he told reporters. “It’s just pretty humbling when you start thinking about it. A little kid from west Oklahoma gets to serve in the president’s Cabinet. That’s pretty neat.”
Mullin said he needed to speak with Noem next, noting their families are “very close.”
In a Truth Social post, Trump announced he nominated Mullin to replace Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security. The move came after the current DHS chief testified before House and Senate committees this week.
Noem is expected to leave her post by March 31, after which she will become a special envoy for the Shield of the Americas. Trump said the new initiative will be announced on Saturday in Doral, Florida.
“Markwayne will work tirelessly to Keep our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN,” Trump wrote. “Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security.”
After getting the phone call from the White House, Mullin said he was enthusiastic about starting the new position.
“The president — first of all, the president and I have a really good relationship,” he said. “We talk all the time anyways. I’ve got to be honest with you, I wasn’t expecting the call today. But super excited. And I’m more excited about just ready to get started.”
Republicans are rallying behind Mullin as the new pick to lead the DHS, while Democrats are more focused on Noem’s ouster as proof that she performed poorly as the face of Trump’s immigration agenda.
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Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), for one, said Mullin has his endorsement. Mullin must be confirmed by the Senate first before assuming the post. Wicker was apparently there when Mullin heard the news.
“I was having lunch with Sen. Mullin just a few moments ago,” Wicker told reporters. “He got up abruptly and left a full plate of food on the table.”
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