Mullin ‘surprised’ by Trump’s call tapping him as Homeland Security secretary
The Hill
by Alexander BoltonMarch 5, 2026
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) said he was surprised by President Trump’s call Thursday informing him that he would be tapped to replace ousted Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. “I am super excited about this opportunity. It came — not as a complete surprise — but it came at a little bit of a surprise…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/5/2026