Oklahoma Congressman Markwayne Mullin Tapped as Trump's Next Homeland Security Chief
Markwayne Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican Congressman, has been selected by President Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security. As a staunch immigration hardliner, Mullin's appointment signals the administration's intent to double down on its controversial policies.
Markwayne Mullin, a Republican Congressman from Oklahoma, has been tapped by President Trump to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Mullin's selection signals the administration's intention to continue its hardline stance on immigration and border security, a signature issue for the president.
If confirmed by the Senate, Mullin would take the helm of a sprawling federal agency tasked with carrying out many of Trump's most controversial policies, including the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and the aggressive deportation of undocumented immigrants. As a vocal supporter of the president's immigration agenda, Mullin's appointment is viewed by many as a sign that the administration plans to double down on its restrictive approach to immigration in the coming years.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
