President Trump will host a swearing-in ceremony for Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), who was confirmed on Monday to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Trump tapped Mullin late last month to replace outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who faced criticism over the department's tactics during immigration enforcement operations. The fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis earlier this year also sparked calls from Democrats for DHS reforms and led to the ongoing partial government shutdown. The Oklahoma Republican was met with a frosty reception from some colleagues during his confirmation hearing, but his nomination was ultimately advanced. GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday appointed…
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) is set to appoint Alan Armstrong, a donor to anti-Trump former Congressman Adam Kinzinger, to outgoing U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin’s seat.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Gov. Stitt, Alan Armstrong, Sen. Mullin (R-OK), and Adam Kinzinger.WHEN & WHERE: Announcement expected soon, now that Mullin has been confirmed as Homeland Security […] The post Markwayne Mullin’s Senate ‘Successor’ is RINO Who Donated to Anti-Trump Adam Kinzinger. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) is set to appoint Alan Armstrong, a donor to anti-Trump former Congressman Adam Kinzinger, to outgoing U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin’s seat. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Gov. Stitt, Alan Armstrong, Sen. Mullin (R-OK), and Adam Kinzinger. WHEN & WHERE: Announcement expected soon, now that Mullin has been confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary, in Oklahoma. IMPACT: The appointment has sparked backlash among MAGA supporters. IN FULL Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) plans to appoint Tulsa oil executive Alan Armstrong to the U.S. Senate seat soon to be vacated by Senator Markwayne Mullin, who has been confirmed as President Donald J. Trump’s next Homeland Security Secretary. The…Open
The Oklahoma governor said he will name Alan S. Armstrong to the Senate seat vacated by Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R), who was recently confirmed as homeland security secretary.
