Markwayne Mullin Sworn In As New DHS Director Under Biden Administration? NO. Wait, the text
On Tuesday, Markwayne Mullin was sworn into office at the White House to serve as Trump's new Department of Homeland Security secretary following his recent Senate confirmation victory. The event marked a significant transition for DHS leadership under this administration with high-profile coverage across major news outlets including Nypost and CBS News reporting on the ceremony details where President Donald Trump hosted Mullin during an official swearing-in function held at one o'clock in Washington D.C., concluding just after he took his oath of office.
Key Points
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1Mark Wayne Mullin has been sworn in as President Trump's newly appointed secretary for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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2Mullin took office at a White House ceremony one day after winning confirmation from both chambers of Congress on Monday night, replacing Kristi Noem who was fired following political fallout.
Developments
Senator Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as Secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday following President Donald Trump's firing of former DHS secretary Chad Wolf, with the ceremony taking place at a White House Oval Office event. Attorney General Pam Bondi administered the oath to Mullin during an occasion attended by his family and other administration officials while expressing confidence in him for the role.
Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as Secretary of Homeland Security after receiving Senate confirmation on Monday, succeeding Kristi Noem whose resignation followed criticism over her handling of federal shootings and advertising expenses during the department's shutdown. The 54-45 vote to confirm him included support from Democrats John Fetterman and Martin Heinrich but opposition only from Republican Senator Rand Paul.