WATCH: Mullin says he wasn't expecting call from Trump on DHS, but is 'excited to get started'
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📌 Key Takeaways
Markwayne Mullin received an unexpected call from former President Trump regarding a potential DHS role.
Mullin expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to serve in the Department of Homeland Security.
The call indicates Trump's ongoing influence in political appointments and policy discussions.
Mullin's response highlights his readiness to engage with national security responsibilities.
📖 Full Retelling
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma is President Donald Trump's nominee for the next Homeland Security Secretary, following the firing of Kristi Noem on Thursday. Mullin told reporters at the Capitol that he would get DHS "focused on protecting the homeland."
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior, home, or public security ministries in other countries. Its missions involve anti-terrorism, civil defense, immigration and customs, b...
Markwayne Mullin (born July 26, 1977) is an American politician and businessman who has served since 2023 as the junior United States senator from Oklahoma. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in a special election in 2022 to serve the remainder of Jim Inhofe's term.
A member of the Che...
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
Born into a wealthy New York City family, Trump graduated from the...
By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Mullin says he wasn't expecting call from Trump on DHS, but is 'excited to get started' Politics Mar 5, 2026 3:42 PM EST Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma is President Donald Trump's nominee for the next Homeland Security Secretary, following the firing of Kristi Noem on Thursday. Watch Mullin's remarks in the video player above. Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, two days after Noem faced a grilling on Capitol Hill from both GOP members and Democrats. READ MORE: Trump replacing Noem as Homeland Security secretary Mullin told reporters at the Capitol that he would get DHS "focused on protecting the homeland." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. "Whether you support me or don't support me, I'm going to be laser-focused on getting that done," he added. Mullin said he hasn't spoken with Noem after the announcement. "I'm gonna go give her a call in just a second. Our families are very close, and this happened very quick, so we're gonna go have a conversation with her in just a second," added Mullin. He also said that he spoke to Trump just before the announcement went out. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press --> Support Provided By: Learn more Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Wednesday, Mar 4
