Mullin: Oklahoma could serve as model for national security efforts
OKLAHOMA CITY – U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Oklahoma on Tuesday to highlight the state’s role in national security and outlining priorities from his first 40 days leading the agency.
Key Takeaways
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Oklahoma, highlighting the state as a model for national security coordination
- Mullin emphasized immigration enforcement and stronger partnerships with local law enforcement agencies
- DHS is facing staffing shortages, including the loss of more than 1,100 cybersecurity workers after a shutdown
- JD Vance was also in Oklahoma City the same day for an RNC fundraiser
Mullin toured the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Training Facility at the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety headquarters, where he thanked troopers and local officers and brought attention to coordination between local, state, and federal agencies.
The visit comes as the Department of Homeland Security faces staffing challenges and continues to prioritize immigration enforcement and cybersecurity. Oklahoma’s Own Karl Torp was able to obtain an exclusive interview with Secretary Mullin at the OHP Training Facility on Tuesday, and this is what we learned:
Oklahoma as a model for national security?
Mullin said Oklahoma’s coordination between agencies could serve as a model for the rest of the country…