WATCH: President Trump hosts swearing-in ceremony for DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin
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Markwayne Mullin sworn in as Department of Homeland Security Secretary, replacing Kristi Noem.
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President Trump hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Markwayne Mullin as Department of Homeland Security Secretary. Mullin, a former Republican senator from Oklahoma, was appointed to the position in early March and replaces Kristi Noem. The DHS oversees immigration enforcement, border security, and the Secret Service — among the Trump administration's highest-profile and most consequential portfolios. Mullin's confirmation marks another step in Trump's cabinet buildout as the administration pursues its immigration and security agenda. The DHS role has drawn intense scrutiny given the administration's focus on border enforcement and immigration policy.
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President Trump hosted a swearing-in ceremony for former Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary.
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