Senate Democrat Fawns Over Trump's Pick to Replace Kristi Noem: Markwayne Mullin is RespectedHonest and Competent'

"Yeah, he'll be confirmed. The question is whether there'll be bipartisan support for him. Markwayne Mullin is competent and he's honest. So, those are two good things that Kristi Noem did not have. This is going to give us an opportunity to have a real discussion about what's going on with the Department of Homeland Security."

"Markwayne is—he's respected, he's honest, and he's competent. The questions we have is about the FEMA agenda, and we're going to have an opportunity to talk to him. We oppose having untrained people. We oppose having no knock warrants and no warrants. We oppose having unmasked agents. We oppose invasion into work sites and churches and schools."

"So, the issue, I think, with Markwayne, is going to be much more about the policy and what he is going to be offering us as we look ahead, rather than his personal qualities, because people respect Markwayne."

Senator Peter Welch expressed confidence that Markwayne Mullin will be confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary, replacing Kristi Noem. Welch characterized Mullin as competent, honest, and respected, qualities he suggested Noem lacked. While acknowledging Mullin's personal qualifications, Welch indicated that Democratic scrutiny would focus on policy matters rather than character. Key concerns include FEMA operations, warrant procedures, agent oversight, and workplace enforcement actions. Welch previously questioned Noem about a commercial and a no-bid contract during congressional testimony. Trump announced Mullin's nomination after Noem's difficult congressional appearance, with Noem transitioning to a new role as Special Envoy for the Western Hemisphere.

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