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Mullin’s Quiet Leadership Tested | Lubbock News
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, aiming for a low-profile, less confrontational approach after his predecessor’s fiery tenure, faces his first major crisis as three people die in separate ICE encounters within a week. Forced to balance the White House’s deportation goals with mounting pressure from Congress and public outcry, Mullin’s strategy of avoiding headlines and focusing on hurricane recovery is suddenly under fire. His recent suspension of vehicle stops—despite Trump’s tough-on-immigration rhetoric—has sparked backlash, exposing the tension between his de-escalation efforts and the administration’s enforcement agenda. As critics question whether real change is happening, Mullin remains caught in the crosshairs of political and public scrutiny.
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