"I am pleased to announce that the highly respected United States senator from the great state of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026. 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."
"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 interests."
"Trump added that Noem will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida."
President Trump announced the dismissal of Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, marking the first departure from his Cabinet. Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin will assume the position starting March 31, 2026. The announcement came following deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis involving immigration agents and amid ongoing departmental funding issues. Noem will transition to a new role as Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, a Western Hemisphere security initiative. Trump praised Mullin's decade in the House and three years in the Senate, highlighting his background as a former MMA fighter and Native American senator aligned with the administration's America First agenda.
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