DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to Headline Breitbart Border Security Event Ahead of Midterms

Breitbart News is hosting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Tuesday, October 6, for a conversation focused on border security, public safety, and American sovereignty, according to the outlet’s announcement. The event, part of a continuing series of policy discussions with Trump administration officials and congressional allies, will feature Mullin in conversation with Breitbart Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle.

With voters preparing for the November midterm elections, the timing of the event signals an effort to spotlight the administration’s record on immigration enforcement and national security. According to the announcement, Mullin is expected to discuss the work the Trump administration has done to secure the border, deport criminal illegal aliens, and assert American sovereignty in the Western Hemisphere, framing those efforts as a direct reversal of the Biden administration’s border policies.

A Platform for the Administration’s Border Message

In a statement announcing the event, Boyle emphasized the stakes of border policy while pointing to the broader range of DHS responsibilities. “A nation without borders is no nation at all, and it’s clear America finally has a president who understands this,” Boyle said. He added that the department’s work extends well beyond immigration, noting its roles in counterterrorism, homeland defense, and coordination with local law enforcement nationwide. “We are extremely excited to host Secretary Mullin at our next event,” he said.

The discussion is being held in partnership with CGCN and the ALFA Institute. Sam Geduldig of CGCN praised Mullin as “one of the Republican Party’s most authentic and effective voices,” attributing that to his lived experience outside Washington. “He understands working people, knows how to fight, and never forgets who sent him there,” Geduldig said. “CGCN was proud to help bring this important conversation together with Breitbart.”

Part of a Broader Series

Tuesday’s event is the latest in a run of similar policy discussions hosted by the outlet with figures from the Trump White House and Congress. Previous guests have included Vice President JD Vance, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, among others.

The event comes as both parties position themselves for the midterm elections, with border security and public safety expected to remain central issues in races across the country. For the administration, appearances like this one offer a chance to present its immigration enforcement and homeland security agenda directly to a friendly audience while making the case to voters that its approach has made the country safer and more prosperous.

According to the announcement, the conversation is intended to provide a clear picture of the White House’s efforts to undo what it characterizes as the “open borders insanity” of the previous administration. Mullin’s remarks will be closely watched for any new details on enforcement operations, deportation figures, or legislative priorities as the election draws nearer.

The event will be streamed live, with the outlet directing readers to its platform for viewing. No specific policy announcements have been previewed ahead of the discussion.

Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/10/06/watch-live-border-security-public-safety-and-american-sovereignty-with-markwayne-mullin/