Senator Markwayne Mullin has moved one step closer to leading the Department of Homeland Security, bringing a much-needed focus on the restoration of lawful order. During his confirmation hearing this week, Mullin stood firm against the open-border radicals who have allowed our communities to be overrun. His commitment to mass deportations and strict enforcement is a victory for the rule of law and the safety of the American family. For too long, the previous leadership allowed the border to remain a sieve, prioritising the convenience of foreign nationals over the security of our own citizens.

Mullin’s nomination comes at a critical time as the nation faces a partial government shutdown and a crisis of confidence in our institutions. The Senator from Oklahoma correctly understands that a nation without a border is not a nation at all. He has vowed to target violent illegal immigrants for immediate removal, a common-sense policy that should be the bedrock of any civilised society. While his critics in the Senate attempt to block his path with demands for 'guardrails,' the American people recognize that the only guardrail we need is a secure fence and the will to enforce our laws.

The restoration of competence at the Department of Homeland Security is essential for the preservation of our national cohesion. We have seen the chaos that results when law enforcement is undermined by political ideology. Senator Mullin represents a return to the conviction that the first duty of government is the protection of its own people. We urge the Senate to confirm him without delay so that the work of securing our home can finally begin in earnest.