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Trump Nominates Senator Mullin for Homeland Security Role

3/7/2026

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Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma was nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security, effective March 31, 2026.
He has an estimated net worth of $60–$65 million from his family’s plumbing business and a cattle ranch.
He is a Cherokee Nation member who previously pursued an undefeated mixed martial arts career.
His confirmation could affect immigration policy debates.

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Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma was nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security, effective March 31, 2026.
He has an estimated net worth of $60–$65 million from his family’s plumbing business and a cattle ranch.
He is a Cherokee Nation member who previously pursued an undefeated mixed martial arts career.
His confirmation could affect immigration policy debates.