Rand Paul opposes Trump DHS pick Markwayne Mullin
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One American studies expert said that the Oklahoma Republican's past interaction with the Texas Democrat was "indicative of an explosive temper."
Markwayne Mullin, who is awaiting a confirmation hearing to become President Donald Trump’s Secretary of Homeland Security, has a political action committee that has shelled out nearly $1.5 million since 2021 for expenses including flights on private jets,
The vote broke along party lines except for one member from each party defecting.
"Is he lying, uninformed or incompetent? The answer is usually all three," one American studies professor said about the Oklahoma Republican.
S.C., said it’s “unreal” that Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is being considered for Department of Homeland Security secretary. She wrote in a social media post that Mullin’s comments about Sen. Rand Paul,
Trump picked the Oklahoma Republican to lead the Department of Homeland Security after Noem exits at the end of March.
Markwayne Mullin offers changes in immigration policy if confirmed to lead Homeland Security but White House says enforcement agenda isn't changing.