The new homeland security secretary has a history of pushing election misinformation

NPR | By Miles Parks

Published April 23, 2026 at 5:23 PM EDT

The new homeland security secretary, Markwayne Mullin, has for years amplified President Trump's false claims of a stolen 2020 election. Here's why that history matters this midterm year.

Miles Parks

Miles Parks is a reporter on NPR's Washington Desk. He covers voting and elections, and also reports on breaking news.

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