Frost: Mullin accepting DHS nomination ‘shows us who he is’
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Rep. Maxwell Frost criticized Sen. Markwayne Mullin for accepting Trump's DHS nomination.
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Rep. Maxwell Frost, a Florida Democrat, criticized Sen. Markwayne Mullin's acceptance of President Trump's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, suggesting the Oklahoma Republican's willingness to join the Cabinet reveals his character. Frost's comment reflects Democratic opposition to Trump's DHS pick, one of several Cabinet selections that have drawn scrutiny from the opposing party. Mullin, a former professional wrestler turned senator, is now facing the confirmation process in the Republican-controlled Senate. The DHS leadership role oversees immigration enforcement, border security, and disaster response—priorities central to Trump's second-term agenda. Frost's remarks represent early Democratic messaging ahead of what is expected to be a heated confirmation battle.
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