Trump appoints Oklahoma Senator Marlin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, Nom shifts to a new position

LootboxPhobia · 2026-03-05T21:46:24+00:00

President Trump announces that Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullen will serve as Secretary of Homeland Security in 2026, with current Secretary Kristi Noem transitioning to the role of "Shield of the Americas" envoy. Mullen will focus on border security and combating immigration crime and drug smuggling during his tenure.

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2026-03-05 21:46:24

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Investing.com – U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Senator Markwayne M. Marlin from Oklahoma will serve as the Secretary of Homeland Security starting March 31, 2026.

Trump posted the appointment news on Truth Social, stating that current Secretary Kristi Noem will transition to a new role as Special Envoy for the “Shield of the Americas.” The “Shield of the Americas” is a hemispheric security initiative to be announced Saturday in Doral, Florida.

Marlin was a mixed martial arts fighter and served ten years in the House of Representatives before winning a Senate seat in a special election in 2023. He has represented Oklahoma in both chambers of Congress for a total of 13 years.

Trump praised Noem’s tenure at the Department of Homeland Security, highlighting her work on border security. He expressed gratitude for her service before announcing her new position.

The president emphasized Marlin’s background as the only Native American in the Senate and called him an advocate for tribal communities. Trump noted that he won all 77 counties in Oklahoma in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 elections.

In his statement, Trump outlined Marlin’s priorities during his term, including border security, combating immigration crime, and fighting illegal drug trafficking.

This transition will take place at the end of March, with Marlin assuming the new role and Noem leading the newly announced hemispheric security initiative.

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