Trump's DHS Pick Mullin Defended Babbitt Shooting, Drawing Scrutiny
President Donald Trump has nominated Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, lauding him as a 'MAGA warrior.' The nomination brings renewed attention to Mullin's past comments on the January 6th Capitol riot, where he defended the police shooting of Ashli Babbitt as justified while he helped officers barricade the House chamber. This stance creates a complex political dynamic, as some of Trump's supporters have portrayed Babbitt as a martyr. Critics, including some Democratic leaders, have pointed out an apparent contradiction in how different political factions view law enforcement's use of force, noting their own past praise for the officer who shot Babbitt while condemning other recent shootings involving federal agents. The nomination process faces a tight timeline, requiring Senate confirmation, including hearings and a background check. The selection underscores the ongoing political divisions surrounding the events of January 6th and the use of lethal force by law enforcement, with Trump himself offering differing portrayals of Babbitt and other individuals killed in confrontations.
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Dems who praised cop for killing J6 protester now condemn ICE for shooting MN agitator
However, their attitudes about ... killed Ashli Babbitt paint a very different picture of these Democrats' views on police using lethal force. As recently as this year, Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who have rebuked Trump administration arguments that shootings involving federal immigration officials last week were justified, also rebuked ...
Oh good so you agree that Ashli Babbitt shooting was justified since she was crawling through a broken window at a federal building, with multiple officers telling her to stop and leave?
Oh good so you agree that Ashli Babbitt shooting was justified since she was crawling through a broken window at a federal building, with multiple...
‘Maga warrior’ nominated by Trump to lead DHS said shooting of January 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt was justified – as it happened | US news | The Guardian
This live blog is now closed · Trump news at a glance: president shows Kristi Noem the door, but already has another job lined up for her
President Trump says he intends to nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez has details on the path ahead for the senator and what could have played a factor into the president's decision.
Markwayne Mullin, Maga ‘warrior’ and ICE defender, to replace Kristi Noem | Trump administration | The Guardian
Mullin would be allowed to serve ... as his nomination is formally pending, but cabinet secretaries require Senate confirmation, involving committee hearings, financial disclosures, a background check and a floor vote. With less than a month until the self-imposed start date, that timeline could be difficult to meet. When naming him to succeed Noem, Trump called Mullin a “Maga warrior” and highlighted ...
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