Markwayne Mullin ‘excited’ about DHS chief nomination: ‘I had to call my dad’

Published March 5, 2026 4:01pm ET



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.

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