DHS chief blasts Democrats for staging 'all for show' protest at Newark ICE detention facility on Memorial Day
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Democrats for staging a protest at a Newark ICE detention facility on Memorial Day, calling it a political stunt. He argued that the protest detracted from honoring fallen troops and highlighted what he perceives as misplaced priorities among Democrats. Mullin also mentioned that he allowed New Jersey Senator Andy Kim access to the facility but imposed restrictions to prevent a spectacle.
- ▪DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused Democrats of turning Memorial Day protests into a political stunt.
- ▪Mullin claimed that the protest showed Democrats' priorities lie with protecting criminals rather than honoring military sacrifices.
- ▪He allowed Senator Andy Kim access to the detention facility but limited the conditions of the visit.
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Fox News Flash DHS chief blasts Democrats for staging 'all for show' protest at Newark ICE detention facility on Memorial Day Mullin says he allowed Sen Andy Kim access but accused Democrats of turning the visit into a spectacle By Taylor Penley Fox News Published May 27, 2026 9:12am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Memorial Day should be about honoring those who served, DHS Secretary Mullin says DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin argues that Memorial Day protests against I.C.E.
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