Trump’s DHS pick, Markwayne Mullin, never served in military but talks as if he did

March 18, 2026

TL;DR

Markwayne Mullin, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, has not served in the US military.
Mullin has made public statements that suggest personal experience with war and dangerous situations.
During his nomination hearing, Mullin confirmed he had not traveled to foreign countries outside of vacation or mission work before entering Congress.
His office stated he participated in Christian 'mission work' with troops overseas and has hinted at 'special assignments outside of DoD'.
Mullin has been criticized for vague and misleading comments about his background and experiences.

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