Mullin Defends Ending Haiti TPS in Tense CNN Exchange
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended ending Haiti's Temporary Protected Status on CNN's State of the Union, arguing TPS was never meant to be permanent and that some Haitians under TPS could have adjusted their status long ago. Jake Tapper pressed Mullin on safety and logistics of deportations, including questions about returning Haitians amid security concerns in Haiti and a State Department advisory. Mullin said deportation flights could be used and that beneficiaries would receive roughly $2,100 to return home, as the administration weighs safety factors and policy details before any removals proceed.