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DHS Secretary Mullin Refuses Classified Answer on Enlistment Claim

9/8/2026

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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Fox News he was rejected by the military three times.
Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) aggressively questioned DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in March about his claim to have “smelled war.”
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin refused to answer, saying his response would reveal classified information.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he attempted to enlist three times after 9/11 but injuries led to denial.

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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Fox News he was rejected by the military three times.
Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) aggressively questioned DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in March about his claim to have “smelled war.”
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin refused to answer, saying his response would reveal classified information.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he attempted to enlist three times after 9/11 but injuries led to denial.