Trump Taps Oklahoma Sen Markwayne Mullin To Lead Homeland Security

By Virginia Allen | The Daily Signal

Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin said he was “humbled” to be President Donald Trump’s nominee as the next homeland security secretary, replacing Kristi Noem.

“Humbling,” Mullin told press when asked of his first reaction to his nomination.

“I had to call my dad … because it happened quick. I had to call my wife,” Mullin said, adding, “It’s just, you know, pretty humbling when you start thinking about it: A little kid from Westville, Oklahoma, gets to serve in the president’s Cabinet. That’s pretty neat.”

When Mullin is confirmed, he says his priority will be to enforce the laws Congress has passed.

“My focus is to keep the homeland secure. That’s going to be my focus, and we’re super excited about this opportunity,” he told press.

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