US Homeland Safety Secretary Kristi Noem was dismissed by President Donald Trump, ending her 13-month tenure on the company amid ongoing ICE operations.
Noem’s mass deportation marketing campaign sparked widespread protests, and at the very least three residents had been reportedly killed throughout these occasions.
President Trump introduced the choice on his Reality Social account on Thursday, March 5, stating, “Noem has served us nicely. She can be named Particular Envoy for The Defend of the Americas, our new Safety Initiative within the Western Hemisphere.” The administration plans to formally unveil the brand new initiative on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Consideration has now shifted to her successor, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who assumed the position on March 31, 2026.
Who’s Sen. Markwayne Mullin?
Sen. Mullin, 48, is a former skilled MMA fighter who has served within the Senate since 2023. Often known as a staunch supporter of President Trump, he’s carefully aligned with the MAGA motion in Congress.
Earlier than becoming a member of the Senate, Mullin represented his district within the Home of Representatives. With a 5-0 file as an expert MMA fighter and expertise as a enterprise proprietor, he’s usually related to the “MAGA Warrior” persona and has acted as a key liaison between the White Home and congressional Republicans.
If confirmed by Congress, Mullin—who’s a member of the Cherokee Nation—could be the primary Native American to steer the Division of Homeland Safety. In line with his official biography, he’s a “profitable enterprise proprietor, working cow-calf rancher, and proud husband of 28 years to Mrs. Christie Mullin.”
Sen. Mullin has beforehand expressed help for DHS insurance policies and previous administration immigration crackdowns.
