politics
March 19, 2026
Mullin vote could hinge on Fetterman as Paul vows to oppose
The nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-KY) to be President Donald Trump’s next head of the Department of Homeland Security may hinge on Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) in the face of opposition from Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY).
TL;DR
- Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) opposes the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-KY) for Secretary of Homeland Security.
- Paul cites Mullin's alleged anger issues and refusal to apologize for comments sympathizing with an attacker.
- Mullin's nomination may depend on Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), who holds a potential deciding vote on the committee.
- Paul will hold a committee vote to advance Mullin's nomination, despite his opposition.
- Other Democrats remain opposed due to the administration's deportation agenda.
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