Congressman Shri Thanedar Speaks Out Against Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary Nominee Markwayne Mullin
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar, the Top Democrat on Homeland Security’s Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, issued the following statement in opposition to Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s recent pick to serve as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
“Markwayne Mullin is a violent, unqualified thug who does not have the temperament to serve as the Secretary of Homeland Security. As the ranking member of Oversight Investigations and Accountability on the Committee on Homeland Security, I urge our Senators to vote NO to confirming Markwayne Mullin.
The Department of Homeland Security’s biggest issue since Donald Trump has returned to office has been rampant violence from ICE and other agencies within the Department, so a Secretary with such a long track record of enthusiastically supporting violence is the last thing that the Department needs right now.
During his time in Congress, Mullin has:
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Attempted to fight a witness during a committee hearing
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Condoned a violent attack against one of his Senate colleagues from his own party
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Told Americans, “Every now and then, you need to get punched in the face”
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Cited a violent, pro-slavery Congressman who savagely beat an anti-slavery Senator with a cane in the Senate Chamber as an inspiration for his violent tendencies
Now more than ever, we need a Secretary who will work to bring down violence and deescalate tensions, but putting Markwayne Mullin in as Secretary will only lead to more violence and more extreme tension. I am urging all of my colleagues in the Senate to vote against confirming Markwayne Mullin to avoid ruining the reputation of the Department of Homeland Security even further.”
Congressman Shri Thanedar proudly represents Michigan's 13th Congressional District, which includes Detroit, Downriver, and the Grosse Pointes. As a champion for working families, Shri is committed to advancing economic opportunities, education, healthcare access, and entrepreneurship for underserved communities. Drawing from his journey from poverty to success, he works tirelessly to uplift Metro Detroit, ensuring every resident has the resources and support they need to thrive.
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