MAGA Leaders Demand Removal of DHS Secretary Mullin Over Weak Immigration Policies
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin faces mounting calls for his removal from leading Trump supporters, who accuse him of being too soft on immigration and failing to protect American borders.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who took charge of the department in March, is facing intense scrutiny from prominent supporters of President Donald Trump, who argue that his immigration policies are far too moderate for the current crisis. At the National Governors Association meeting in Oklahoma City, Mullin’s comments—where he drew a distinction between legal and illegal immigration and proposed reforms to employment-visa programs—sparked outrage among true America First advocates like former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, influential podcaster Jake Posobiec, and former White House strategist Steve Bannon.
Bovino criticized Mullin for celebrating legal immigration without acknowledging the devastating political consequences it can have for American citizens. Posobiec emphasized that a growing segment of the movement demands a DHS secretary who will prioritize deportations and take real action to secure the border, not just pay lip service to enforcement. Bannon went further, suggesting that Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte should be appointed to replace Mullin and finally restore strong leadership to the department.
Other conservative voices, including activist Laura Loomer, have called for Mullin’s immediate dismissal, warning that any future security incident could be directly attributed to his failed leadership. This backlash follows a recent temporary pause on a DHS policy that allowed officers to stop vehicles—a common-sense measure that was only reinstated after President Trump’s intervention, demonstrating the need for decisive action at the top.
Despite these legitimate concerns, White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson claimed that Mullin’s job is safe and that the president continues to trust him to implement the administration’s immigration agenda. A DHS spokesperson insisted that the department remains focused on enforcing deportation policies and protecting the homeland, but many on the right remain unconvinced by these assurances.