President Donald J. Trump hosted the swearing-in ceremony for Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 24 in the Oval Office. Attorney General Pam Bondi administered the oath, with Mullin's wife Christie and their six children present.
The appointment marks a significant moment for DHS leadership as the country approaches its 250th anniversary. The ceremony was attended by family members and included several photographs capturing key moments, such as Mullin taking his oath and delivering his first remarks.
In his address after being sworn in, Secretary Mullin said, “I don’t care what color your state is. I don’t care if you’re red or you’re blue. At the end of the day, my job is to be Secretary of Homeland Security and to protect everybody.”
Photographs from the event showed Secretary Mullin with President Trump, with his family, and during his first speech as secretary.
Mullin’s comments emphasized a nonpartisan approach to homeland security responsibilities. As he begins this role, observers will be watching how he leads DHS through upcoming national milestones.
