Summary
President Donald Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to be the new Secretary of Homeland Security. Mullin has been a strong supporter of immigration enforcement and has defended ICE agents, while also advocating for secure borders and defunding sanctuary cities. His nomination follows criticism of the current Department of Homeland Security's practices under Kristi Noem, including concerns over immigration enforcement and disaster response.
Key Facts
- President Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to become Secretary of Homeland Security.
- Mullin's nomination needs Senate approval and is expected to take effect on March 31.
- Mullin has supported ICE and called its agents "red-blooded American patriots."
- He has spoken against attacks on ICE, stating that assaults on agents have increased by 1,300%.
- Mullin said that local issues in Minneapolis led to enforcement problems, not ICE practices.
- He has expressed support for border security and deportations.
- Mullin has backed efforts to defund sanctuary cities and states that do not enforce federal immigration law.
