Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general on Mar. 18 in urging Congress to quickly confirm U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. The group, led by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for swift action due to ongoing national security concerns.
The coalition said that confirming the next Secretary of Homeland Security is important because of rising threats facing the country. They argued that Sen. Mullin’s background makes him well-suited for the role, citing his experience in Congress, service on key committees, business leadership, and membership in the Cherokee Nation.
“President Donald J. Trump made the right call nominating Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS,” Wilson said. “Senator Mullin is a proven conservative fighter who understands that securing our border and keeping our homeland safe must be the top priority.”
The letter stated: “The threat is real, it is multi-faceted, and it is here, harming Americans every day. The next Secretary of Homeland Security must be prepared to confront all of these dangers simultaneously, and to do so from the moment of confirmation. Senator Mullin is ready.”
Wilson’s office plays a significant role in supporting victims of crime through advocacy and resources across South Carolina communities according to the official website. The Attorney General also serves as South Carolina’s primary legal advocate and enforcer by handling prosecutions and regulatory matters according to the official website. Wilson has served as head of this office according to the official website, which operates statewide according to the official website.
In addition to criminal prosecutions, Wilson’s office enforces laws related to securities and consumer protection according to the official website and collaborates with law enforcement agencies throughout South Carolina according to the official website.
Attorneys general from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas and West Virginia also signed onto the letter.
