Markwayne Mullin's Less 'Flashy' DHS Is Using the Same Thuggish Tactics

C.J. Ciaramella· May 29, 2026 · 7:08 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 27 views

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Markwayne Mullin has taken over as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following Kristi Noem's controversial tenure. While Mullin aims to present a more serious approach, reports indicate that many of Noem's aggressive tactics continue under his leadership. His recent proposal to penalize sanctuary cities by disrupting airport processing raises concerns about potential air travel chaos.

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▪Markwayne Mullin replaced Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary amid controversies surrounding her leadership.
▪Mullin has paused plans for new detention centers but continues aggressive immigration tactics.
▪He proposed pulling Customs and Border Protection agents from airports in sanctuary cities, potentially disrupting air travel.

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Immigration Markwayne Mullin's Less 'Flashy' DHS Is Using the Same Thuggish Tactics Mullin's latest idea is to stop processing international arrivals at airports in sanctuary cities. C.J. Ciaramella | 5.29.2026 3:08 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/markwayne-mullin-flashy-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Markwayne Mullin" alt="Markwayne Mullin | Samuel Corum - Pool via CNP/CNP / Polaris/Newscom" /> (Samuel Corum - Pool via CNP/CNP / Polaris/Newscom) Two months after the Trump administration fired Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…

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