Markwayne Mullin is a former MMA fighter and, if approved by the United States Senate, will replace Kristi Noem, known as “ICE Barbie”, at DHS
The President of the United States, (Republican Party), on Thursday (March 5, 2026), in his profile on Truth Social, the senator (Republican Party) for the position of secretary of the (United States Department of Homeland Security).
The exchange comes after Trump Kristi Noem, known as the “Ice Barbie”. Despite the dismissal, the Republican praised Noem and announced her new position. “She will become Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere, which we will announce on Saturday in Doral, Florida”said Trump.
Trump called Mullin a “MAGA warrior”reference to the slogan “Make America Great Again” and stated that the senator has the necessary courage for the agenda “America First”. According to the president, the nominee will work to keep the border secure and eradicate illegal immigration.
Em released on Thursday (5th March), Mullin praised Trump’s policies. The senator said he will support the mission of defending the homeland. He is expected to take office on March 31, if confirmed by the US Senate.
MARKWAYNE MULLIN: FROM MMA TO THE SENATE
Mullin, 48, has been a senator from Oklahoma since 2023 and served for 10 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before politics, he was a professional MMA fighter and a plumbing businessman.
The senator appointed to the DHS defends the mass deportation of immigrants. In your on the Senate website, he claims to be in favor of completing the wall on the border with Mexico and criticizes Democratic managers who do not cooperate with federal authorities. It also supports requiring proof of citizenship to vote.
In the area of external security, Mullin declares support for attacks on Iran, which, according to him, are to eliminate threats. In 2023, by challenging a union leader to a physical fight during a Senate hearing. He got up and took off his ring to fight.
In 2023, Mullin challenged labor leader and Teamsters union president Sean O’Brien to a fight
NON-DHS TRUCK
The appointment comes at a time of crisis at DHS. The agency’s funding expired 3 weeks ago, leaving agents without full salaries. Mullin said he is open to talking to Democrats about reforming the department.
Mullin’s confirmation in the Senate is considered likely, as Republicans are the majority in the House. The senator referred to Kristi Noem as a friend and said she “took effort in a very difficult job”.
