Sen. Johnson Backs Sen. Mullin for DHS Secretary

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) weighed in on Sen. Markwayne Mullin's (R-Okla.) nomination to head the Department of Homeland Security.
Published: 3/21/2026, 6:35:13 PM EDT

In an interview with NTD, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) weighed in on Sen. Markwayne Mullin's (R-Okla.) nomination to head the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), highlighting Mullin's bipartisan ties in Congress and chances of securing support amid a prolonged DHS funding standoff. Johnson also addressed defense spending priorities and the debate over enforcing citizenship requirements in voting.