Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, has recently posted a series of tweets covering national security policy, Senate procedural changes, and a religious message.
On September 5, 2025, Mullin addressed military policy under the previous administration, stating: “Under President Trump, we’re ENDING wars, not starting them. Renaming @DeptofDefense to Dept. of War reflects the seriousness of this national security mission, and a return to our military history.”
The following day, on September 6, 2025, Mullin commented on changes to Senate procedures for confirming nominees: “Weekly Wrap Up: Changing the Senate rules to clear the backlog and CONFIRM the nominees. Who set this precedent? DEMS in 2013! Let’s dive in.” This refers to the use of the “nuclear option” by Senate Democrats in 2013 that allowed most executive branch nominations and federal judicial appointments to be confirmed with a simple majority vote rather than a supermajority.
On September 7, 2025, Mullin shared a Bible verse from Psalms: ‘”Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.” Psalms 37:4-5 NIV’
Senator Mullin’s recent posts reflect ongoing discussions about U.S. defense policy—particularly referencing debates over whether to rename the Department of Defense—and procedural shifts within the Senate regarding nominee confirmations. The reference to rule changes is rooted in historical developments when Democrats changed filibuster rules for certain nominations in 2013.
