{"id":2576583,"date":"2026-03-05T17:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T22:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/markwayne-mullin-excited-about-nomination-as-dhs-chief\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T17:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T22:08:40","slug":"markwayne-mullin-excited-about-nomination-as-dhs-chief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/markwayne-mullin-excited-about-nomination-as-dhs-chief\/","title":{"rendered":"Markwayne Mullin &#8216;excited&#8217; about nomination as DHS chief"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmarkwayne-mullin-excited-about-nomination-as-dhs-chief%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2576583&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Senator Markwayne mullin of Oklahoma expressed strong enthusiasm about President Trump\u2019s 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\u2019s cabinet humbling for a kid from west Oklahoma; he also planned to speak with Noem next because their families are close.<\/p>\n<p>trump announced the nomination on Truth social after Noem testified before committees; Noem is expected to leave DHS by March 31 to become a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >special envoy<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans largely back Mullin, while Democrats point to Noem\u2019s ouster as evidence of difficulties with Trump\u2019s immigration agenda. Mullin must be confirmed by the Senate, and Sen. Roger Wicker publicly endorsed him, even sharing a light moment about Mullin\u2019s reaction when he heard the news.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Markwayne Mullin &lsquo;excited&rsquo; about DHS chief nomination: &lsquo;I had to call my dad&rsquo;<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2524224\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/markwayne-mullin\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"21441\">Markwayne Mullin<\/a> (R-OK) said Thursday that he is &ldquo;excited&rdquo; about President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump&rsquo;s<\/a> decision to nominate him to replace Homeland Security Secretary <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kristi-noem\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"3710\">Kristi Noem<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After hearing the news himself, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/not-just-biden-lawmakers-say-dianne-feinstein-is-cognitively-impaired\/\" title=\"Not Just Biden: Law...rs Say Dianne Feinstein Is Cognitively Impaired\">senator revealed<\/a> he spoke to his father and wife first.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/4482114\/democrats-react-kristi-noem-dhs-ouster-markwayne-mullin-nomination\/\">Democrats react to Noem&#8217;s DHS ouster and Markwayne Mullin&#8217;s nomination<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4481852\/brian-mcginnis-assault-charges-protest-hearing\/\">Veteran whose arm was broken in interaction with Capitol Police facing multiple charges of assault<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4481526\/backlash-trump-maga-over-potential-cornyn-backing\/\">Trump triggers backlash among MAGA faithful over potential Cornyn endorsement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;I had to call my dad &hellip; because it happened pretty quick, right? I had to call my wife and call my dad both,&rdquo; he told reporters. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s just pretty humbling when you start thinking about it. A little kid from west Oklahoma gets to serve in the president&rsquo;s Cabinet. That&rsquo;s pretty neat.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Mullin said he needed to speak with Noem next, noting their families are &ldquo;very close.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116178030946996760\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116178030946996760\">Truth Social post<\/a>, Trump announced he nominated Mullin to replace Noem as head of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/department-of-homeland-security\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"3083\">Department of Homeland Security<\/a>. The move came after the current DHS chief testified before House and Senate committees this week.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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,&rdquo; Trump wrote. &ldquo;Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>After getting the phone call from the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/white-house\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"8767\">White House<\/a>, Mullin said he was enthusiastic about starting the new position.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-joy-reid-compare-trump-surviving-a-shooting-to-biden-surviving-covid-in-a-wild-segment\/\" title=\"Watch Joy Reid compare ... surviving a shooting to Biden surviving COVID in a wild segment\">president &#038;mdash<\/a>; first of all, the president and I have a really good relationship,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We talk all the time anyways. I&rsquo;ve got to be honest with you, I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/saturdays-fun-fraud-facts-seven-unexplainable-results-that-reveal-democrats-didnt-even-try-to-hide-their-fraud\/\" title=\"Saturday&#039;s Fun Fraud Facts: Seven Unexplainable Results that Reveal Democrats Didn&#039;t Even Try to Hide Their Fraud\">wasn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t expecting the call today. But super excited. And I&rsquo;m more excited about just ready to get started.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Republicans are rallying behind Mullin as the new pick to lead the DHS, while Democrats are more focused on Noem&rsquo;s ouster as proof that she performed poorly as the face of Trump&rsquo;s immigration agenda.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4482026\/trump-ousts-kristi-noem-department-homeland-security-chief-markwayne-mullin-take-place\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4482026\/trump-ousts-kristi-noem-department-homeland-security-chief-markwayne-mullin-take-place\/\">TRUMP OUSTS KRISTI NOEM AS DHS CHIEF AND TAPS MARKWAYNE MULLIN TO TAKE HER PLACE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/roger-wicker\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"707\">Roger Wicker<\/a> (R-MS), for one, said Mullin has his endorsement. Mullin must be confirmed by the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/senate\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"8765\">Senate<\/a> first before assuming the post. Wicker was apparently there when Mullin heard the news.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I was having lunch with Sen. Mullin just a few moments ago,&rdquo; Wicker told reporters. &ldquo;He got up abruptly and left a full plate of food on the table.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mullin upbeat on DHS nomination; spoke to dad and wife<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2576584,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26064717512974.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[7492,12526,75168,9134],"class_list":["post-2576583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-dhs","tag-excited","tag-markwayne-mullin-2","tag-nomination"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26064717512974.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2576583","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2576583"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2576583\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2576587,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2576583\/revisions\/2576587"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2576584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2576583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2576583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2576583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}