&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Kristi Noem removed as secretary of Homeland Security; Trump appoints Markwayne Mullin as new DHS secretary")
Donald Trump announced on Thursday (March 5) that Markwayne Mullin will become the next US Secretary of Homeland Security starting March 31, 2026. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said current DHS Secretary Kristi Noem will move into a new role as Special Envoy for “The Shield of the Americas,” a Western Hemisphere security initiative the administration plans to officially unveil Saturday in Doral. Trump praised Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security, highlighting what he called “spectacular results,” particularly in strengthening border enforcement.
Mullin, a Republican who previously served 10 years in the US House of Representatives before spending the last three years in the Senate, will be responsible for overseeing border security, immigration enforcement, and domestic threat prevention at DHS. The president also emphasised Mullin’s strong support for his America First agenda, noting his background as a former professional mixed martial arts fighter and his distinction as the only Native American currently serving in the Senate.
Trump in his Truth Social post said, " I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026. The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida. I thank Kristi for her service at “Homeland.”
Serving 10 years in the United States House of Representatives, and 3 in the Senate, Markwayne has done a tremendous job representing the wonderful People of Oklahoma, where I won all 77 out of 77 Counties — in 2016, 2020, and 2024! A MAGA Warrior, and former undefeated professional MMA fighter, Markwayne truly gets along well with people, and knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda. As the only Native American in the Senate, Markwayne is a fantastic advocate for our incredible Tribal Communities. Markwayne will work tirelessly to Keep our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN. Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
