1. United States
2. Mass.
3. Letter

Oppose Confirmation of Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security I urge you to vote against confirming Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security when his nomination comes before the Senate Committee on Ho meland Security and Governmental Affairs. his appointment raises serious concerns about qualifications, conflicts of interest, and the direction of our nation's security apparatus. Mullin lacks the professional background necessary to lead an agency as complex and critical as DHS. His experience consists of running a plumbing busine ss, hosting a home improvement radio show, and serving in Congress. security and Infrastructure Security Agency. This position demands expertise in emergency management, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and disaster respo nse that extends far beyond border enforcement rhetoric. While his legislative service is valuable, DHS oversees 260,000 employees across agencies including FEMA, the Coast Guard, TSA, Secret Service, and Cyber The timing of this appointment creates an immediate conflict of interest. DHS has operated without annual appropriations funding since February 14, and M stions about his ability to objectively advocate for DHS resources while simultaneously controlling its budget allocation. ullin currently serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee where he helps negotiate federal funding for the very agency he would lead. This raises que nstrating the critical oversight necessary for a Cabinet position. His past clashes with Chairman Rand Paul suggest potential difficulties in the confirm Mullin's record shows he prioritizes political loyalty over independent judgment. He has been a reliable defender of administration policies without demo ation process and future congressional relations. The Department of Homeland Security requires leadership that can balance security needs with constitutional protections, manage complex interagency coord than comprehensive qualifications to manage this vast agency. ination, and respond to natural disasters and cybersecurity threats. Mullin's nomination appears driven by his support for immigration enforcement rather e of DHS responsibilities. I ask that you oppose this confirmation and insist on a nominee with demonstrated expertise in homeland security, emergency management, and the full scop