Felon-in-chief, Donald Trump has fired the Department of Homeland Security; replacing ICE Barbie Kristi Noem with Oklahoma cowboy Markwayne Mullin. Cringe. I do not think we are better off with this guy who lives and breathes Donald Trump. Oklahoma is a deep red state, filled with Donald Trump worshipers in its white nationalist Christian heartland.
Mullin, who is a tribal member of the Cherokee nation, has generated enthusiasm by some of its tribal leaders about his new role to head DHS. Mullin is strictly MAGA all the way, a white supremacist despite his Cherokee lineage, and has continuously demonstrated his support for ICE tactics. including the murderous activities of federal agents. Further more Mullin approves the anti-color D.E.I. policies put out by the Trump administration and embraces "white replacement" politics. It is rather sad to see some Natives esteem this senator from Oklahoma so greatly, just because he is part Cherokee. Myself, I would weigh the detrimental things he has done to other people, and not just what he might do or has done for Native tribes. You will never see me excusing Byron Donalds, Clarence Thomas..., just because they are black. I consider them white supremacists as well, since they fit the definition of believing whites are a superior race. Unfortunately, I have met my share of racist Native Americans. One cannot assume because a person is of color, that they are not pro-Trump. We saw this with the Latino vote in the 2024 presidential election, as well as a sizable portion of Native Americans selecting a white supremacist over the black woman.
Brains are not required by Trump, evident by him selecting Markwayne Mullin. Expertise is not required, as none of his department heads have much expertise--more like ZERO qualifications. The number one requisite for the Trump administration is "loyalty", an attribute demanded by mafia leaders and gang leaders. The Associated Press reports "White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration will work with the GOP-led Senate to get Mullin, whom she called “extraordinarily qualified,” confirmed to lead DHS “as soon as possible.”
Our nation's security is getting weaker by the day, and the internal chaos plus a new war with Iran along with other illegal military strikes is setting up our nation for catastrophic consequences. I cannot see this mess ending well. If anything, the actions of this administration has simply further fueled international hostilities towards the United States. And there is no safety in that fact, no more than there is consolation in Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin heading the Department of Homeland Security.
