Mullin says DHS not ‘as proactive’ to secure World Cup due to shutdown
Summary
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not been as active in preparing security for the upcoming World Cup because of a 76-day government funding shutdown. He spoke about this during a DHS press event in Kansas City, Missouri.Key Facts
- Markwayne Mullin is the Secretary of Homeland Security.
- The DHS is responsible for security at the upcoming World Cup event.
- The department’s preparations have slowed down due to a 76-day funding shutdown.
- Mullin made these comments at a DHS press conference in Kansas City, Missouri.
- Representative Mark Alford from Missouri was also present at the event.
- The government funding lapse affected how proactive DHS could be about security.
- The World Cup is a major international sports event requiring high security.
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