- U.S. President Donald Trump has named U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Kristi Noem’s replacement after firing her as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.
- Sen. Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican, grew up on a ranch in Westville where he and his family live. He describes himself as a successful business owner, working cow-calf rancher, and proud husband of 28 years to Christie Mullin. He has six children: Jayce, Jim, Andrew, Larra, Ivy, and Lynette.
- “Serving 10 years in the United States House of Representatives, and three in the Senate, Markwayne has done a tremendous job representing the wonderful People of Oklahoma, where I won all 77 out of 77 counties — in 2016, 2020, and 2024!” Trump wrote.
- “A MAGA Warrior, and former undefeated professional MMA fighter, Markwayne truly gets along well with people, and knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda. As the only Native American in the Senate, Markwayne is a fantastic advocate for our incredible Tribal Communities,” he continued.
- Trump concluded, “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. Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security.”
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