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MAGA Turns Against DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is on thin ice. It’s only been four months since Mullin took over from Kristi Noem as head of DHS, and influential MAGA allies are already calling for him to be replaced. The latest surge of anger came Saturday after Mullin delivered remarks about immigration reform at the National Governors Association Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City. In the meeting, Mullin made the mistake of distinguishing between immigrants pursuing legal status and those who aren’t, calling for changes to work visas and broader immigration reform to address American labor shortages. A few hours later, Mullin attempted to walk back his statement on X, posting “NO amnesty for illegal aliens. Ever. We are a nation of laws. If you are illegally present in the United States of America—you will be detained and deported. Period.” But the damage was already done. Influential voices on the right quickly began attacking Mullin for being weak on immigration. “Mullin is the wrong g

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