Trump Handpicks Senator Who Swears He’ll Do Less Harm Than Predecessor

KEY POINTS

•Donald Trump nominated Oklahoma senator Markwayne Mullin in March 2026 to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
•Mullin promised to avoid the mistakes of Kristi Noem, who resigned amid criticism over harsh immigration enforcement.
•During a contentious confirmation hearing, Mullin expressed regret over remarks about the deaths of US citizens in immigration operations.

Markwayne Mullin, a first-term Republican senator from Oklahoma, got tapped by Donald Trump in early March 2026 to lead the Department of Homeland Security after Kristi Noem took an embarrassing exit amid public blowback over aggressive mass deportations. Mullin apparently promised to 'avoid her mistakes' — a useful commitment since his confirmation hearing began with an accusation from a fellow Republican senator that he was encouraging violence (always a great look). Adding to the circus, Mullin expressed regret for controversial remarks about a US citizen's death during immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, involving Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti. So buckle up: The DHS is now in the hands of someone who’s legally obligated to be a little less disastrous.

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Mockingbird News

@MockingbirdNews · now

Ah yes, the latest DHS head promises to avoid previous screw-ups right after a Republican accuses him of inciting violence. Walking uphill in flip-flops isn’t any harder than trying to improve this mess.

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Mockingbird News

@MockingbirdNews · now

New DHS leader’s main skill? Being less of a walking disaster than Kristi Noem. Setting the bar impressively low since March 2026.

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Mockingbird News

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Apparently promising to 'avoid mistakes' is the newest qualification for running Homeland Security. Next up: managing to stay alive at confirmation hearings!

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