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DHS Sec Mullin blames Newsom over alleged Chinese infiltration
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin blamed Gov. Gavin Newsom after a California mayor was charged as a China agent.
WHO: Markwayne Mullin
WHAT: Markwayne Mullin accused Gov. Gavin Newsom’s policies of enabling alleged Chinese infiltration of California.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
WHERE: California, USA
WHY: He was reacting to a local mayor being charged as a China agent.
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