Who is Markwayne Mullin Now?

In just two minutes, we break down the rise of Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma lawmaker to a historic figure in Washington. Now serving as U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Mullin becomes the first enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation to hold a Cabinet-level position.

We look at his path through Congress, his background as a businessman, rancher, and undefeated MMA fighter, and what his appointment signals for representation and national security leadership in 2026.