The Politics of Paranoia: DHS Chief's Threats Expose a Deeper Crisis The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under Markwayne Mullin has long been accused of politicizing its mission, but recent developments suggest that the agency has crossed a new threshold in its willingness to compromise national security for partisan gain.
The aftermath of President Trump's televised address on Thursday serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by an administration that seems more interested in perpetuating conspiracy theories than upholding democratic norms.
Mullin's assertion that DHS has identified 250,000 noncitizens registered to vote in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada has sparked widespread criticism.