Markwayne Mullin Strikes Softer Tone but Defends Trump Policies in Senate Hearing

Trump pick to replace Kristi Noem signaled he'd avoid her mistakes but defended president's immigration campaign during his confirmation hearing. Markwayne Mullin defended his ability to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) while attempting to soften his image. This balancing act reflects the internal pressures on Trump's appointees to distance themselves from controversial past actions while maintaining policy continuity.