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Trump Nominates Mullin Amid Controversial Stock Trades

3/10/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Markwayne Mullin to be the next U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, succeeding Kristi Noem, who faced scrutiny over a $220 million ad campaign.
Mullin has drawn criticism for stock trades linked to military actions in Venezuela and Iran, including gains of up to $35,050 from defense and oil investments.
Critics, including Democratic candidate Daniel Biss, say such trades create conflicts of interest.

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U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Markwayne Mullin to be the next U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, succeeding Kristi Noem, who faced scrutiny over a $220 million ad campaign.
Mullin has drawn criticism for stock trades linked to military actions in Venezuela and Iran, including gains of up to $35,050 from defense and oil investments.
Critics, including Democratic candidate Daniel Biss, say such trades create conflicts of interest.