President Donald Trump has removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and announced Senator Markwayne Mullin as his new pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security. However, the appointment has already triggered intense political backlash. Critics, including veterans and activists, have called out Mullin over previous remarks describing the “smell of war” and referring to combat as “ugly,” comments many say came across as tone-deaf. Others have questioned his military credentials and accused him of exaggerating his proximity to combat during the January 6 Capitol chaos. WATCH