Mullin bets on tough-talking PR blitz to win hardliners

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is rolling out a messaging blitz aimed at immigration hardliners, with White House and DHS social accounts emphasizing ICE and deportations to shore up support after criticism of his enforcement stance; officials say it’s a deliberate effort to show toughness, but critics call it performative and point to data transparency concerns, as the administration touts record arrests and pushes on worksite enforcement and visa policies amid political pressure ahead of elections.