Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is poised to be the next Homeland Security Secretary, replacing Kristi Noem, President Trump announced Thursday.
Why it matters: Mullin is a staunchly MAGA firebrand and will likely be in lockstep with Trump's immigration agenda.
What they're saying: "Markwayne will work tirelessly to Keep our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN," Trump said on Truth Social.
Mullin, who will need Senate confirmation, had previously hinted at being open to an administration position.
Catch up quick: Trump was reportedly unhappy with Noem, who became the face of his nationwide immigration crackdown.
Noem came under fire in Congress this week with both Democrats and Republicans slamming her handling of the administration's immigration intiatives.
Trump said Noem will serve as special envoy to a new "Shield of the Americas" initiative for security in the Western hemisphere.
What's Mullin's background?
Mullin is the second member of the Cherokee Nation to serve in the Senate, per his office's website.
He's a rancher and business owner who spent ten years in the House of Representatives before becoming a senator in 2023.
Mullin serves on Senate Armed Services, Appropriations, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Indian Affairs Committees.
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