DHS Secretary's Own Words Put Him At War With Conservative Base

Executive Briefing

• Conservatives accused Mullin of contradicting his hardline 'NO amnesty' X post with earlier speech favoring immigration reform
• Former Border Patrol Chief Bovino blamed Mullin's remarks for undermining the administration's mass deportation agenda
• Mullin argued the U.S. hasn't had real immigration reform since 1959, citing labor shortages and visa program gaps
• Despite criticism, Mullin maintained zero exceptions for criminals and deportation for those without legal status
• Conservative commentator Robby Starbuck called Mullin's remarks 'a total betrayal' of voter mandates