National Governors Association Summer Meeting

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin faces criticism from conservatives after a social media post opposing amnesty for illegal immigrants contradicted remarks he made during an earlier speech on immigration reform. Critics, including former Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino and commentator Robby Starbuck, accused Mullin of inconsistency, claiming his emphasis on immigration reform conflicted with calls for mass deportations. Mullin argued for modernizing employment visa programs and enforcing immigration laws but emphasized no exceptions for those with criminal backgrounds or who entered illegally.