https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2026/03/23/markwayne-mullin-for-dhs-secretary-n2200546
One thing that bothers me is that he defended the officer who shot and killed Ashli Babbitt, point blank. I think he needs to apologize and recant. That's what makes me a little bit upset that Trump would choose him.
"
The United States Senate has confirmed Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as the 9th Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by a mostly party-line vote, 54-45. Two Democrats crossed the aisle to confirm Mullin: Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM). Fellow Republican and Chairman of the Health, Employment, Labor & Pensions Committee (HELP), Rand Paul (R-KY) was a "no" vote on his confirmation..."