DHS Head Markwayne Mullin Claims Democrats and ‘Fear-Mongering’ Make ICE Look Bad

Mullin Says DHS May Deploy to Polling Sites for Specific Threats

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin testifies in Washington on June 3, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)

DHS boss sends shockwaves over 'specific threats' that could trigger election response

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed Tuesday that immigration agents could deploy to polling locations during November's midterms under certain circumstances, offering the administration's most specific comments yet on a scenario Democrats have warned could intimidate voters.Speaking to reporters in New York City, Mullin insisted Immigration and Customs Enforcement wouldn't be patrolling polls generally, but acknowledged agents…

DHS head Markwayne Mullin claims Democrats and ‘fear-mongering’ make ICE look bad

Trump official insists federal agents would only deploy to polling locations to address active threats or execute existing warrants