Markwayne Mullin
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Markwayne Mullin (born July 26, 1977) is an American politician and businessman. A former Representative for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district, he served as the state's junior senator from January 2023. In March 2026, Donald Trump nominated Mullin to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security in succession to Kristi Noem; his appointment was confirmed by the Senate later in the month.
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Quotes
[edit]- The responsibility we have to Indian Country is a true federal obligation. it is no different than us having to pay our national debt or the interest on it, because it is a treaty we have signed with these tribes.
- Markwayne Mullin: Democrats Refuse to Fund Health Services for Native Americans Breitbart (January 16, 2019)
- As I said in my opening statement, I want to protect the homeland, I want to bring peace of mind, I want to bring confidence back to the agency. I’m not going to be the smartest guy in any room I walk into, but I know how to get talent and I know how to bring those people together.
- Sen. Rand Paul confronts Sen. Markwayne Mullin at heated DHS confirmation hearing CBS News (March 18, 2026)
- I don’t care what color your state is. I don’t care if you’re red or you’re blue. At the end of the day, my job is to be Secretary of Homeland Security and to protect everybody. (March 24, 2026)
- I do spank. I have no problem with that.
- "Trump's New DHS Head Bragged About Spanking His Kids — And Experts Have A LOT To Say" Huffington Post / Yahoo News (March 24, 2026)
Quotes about Markwayne Mullin
[edit]- I just wonder if someone who applauds violence against their political opponents is the right person to lead an agency that has struggled to accept limits to the proper use of force?
- Rand Paul, quoted in "Mullin makes his case as a steady hand for DHS but faces Senate pushback over his temperament" AP News (March 18, 2026)
- Tell it to my face, tell the world why you believe I deserved to be assaulted from behind, have six ribs broken and a damaged lung. And while you’re at it, explain to the American public why they should trust a man with anger issues to lead DHS.
- Rand Paul, quoted in "‘Tell it to my face’: Paul airs beef with Mullin in DHS nomination clash" Politico (March 18, 2026)
