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Former fighter Markwayne Mullin confirmed as Homeland Security secretary
Trump ally Markwayne Mullin takes over DHS amid airport chaos, a contentious deportation campaign and questions about his experience and past conduct.
Mar 25th 2026 · United States
Insights
- Mullin was confirmed as DHS secretary on Monday.
- He is a Trump loyalist and former senator who previously worked as a plumber and amateur fighter.
- Mullin has no prior law enforcement experience.
- DHS is confronting airport disruption from a funding shutdown and an aggressive deportation campaign critics say has included violent tactics.
- Mullin told senators he will generally require judicial warrants for home ICE entries and pledged to work with sanctuary cities.
- His wealth, stock trading and past controversies have drawn watchdog and media scrutiny.
Sources
- A former TSA security chief weighs in on the chaos at U.S. airports www.npr.org
- T.S.A. Union Leaders Blast Trump’s Deployment of ICE Agents in Airports www.nytimes.com
- Former TSA administrator on DHS funding and ICE agents being sent to US airports www.npr.org
- 'It's exhausting': TSA staffing shortage causes long wait times at Houston's airports www.npr.org
- The former MMA fighter running DHS www.vox.com