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Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin for DHS; Rep. Roger Williams praises the pick
Summary
The host noted a 54–45 Senate vote confirming Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary; Rep. Roger Williams praised Mullin as a dealmaker and said he will "run it like a business," citing a personal friendship as context.
The program noted that the Senate voted 54–45 to confirm Markwayne Mullin as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. The host said Mullin had some Democratic support and that Sen. Rand Paul voted against the confirmation.
Rep. Roger Williams praised Mullin in the interview, calling him a "business guy" who knows "how to make deals." "He's going to do a great job," Williams said. "He'll run it right. He'll run it like a business. He'll give service to those that need service." Williams also made a personal remark about their relationship: "He buys his trucks from me and I buy my cows from him. That's how close we are."
The host asked how Mullin could bridge tensions with critics of ICE and other opponents; Williams expressed confidence that Mullin would "get a good handle on the department" and "give service to those that need service." The interview did not include statements from Mullin, Senate Democrats, ICE officials, or other stakeholders.
The program closed with the host restating that political maneuvers — including potential changes to filibuster rules or reconciliation — could affect related legislation.
