Kristi Noem’s replacement at Homeland Security faces a rough road ahead
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Markwayne Mullin faces challenges replacing Kristi Noem at Homeland Security due to departmental disarray and funding shortages.
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Markwayne Mullin is expected to face significant challenges as the replacement for Kristi Noem at Homeland Security. The department is currently experiencing disarray and a shortage of funding, creating a difficult environment for the new leader. Mullin will need to take decisive actions and potentially resist demands stemming from "ever-growing chaos coming out of the White House." His tenure will be defined by navigating these internal departmental issues and external pressures from the Trump administration.
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