Trump endorses Hern for Mullin’s Oklahoma Senate seat
President Trump has endorsed Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) to succeed Sen. Markwayne Mullin in Oklahoma's Senate seat, following Mullin's nomination as DHS secretary. Hern announced his candidacy this week and quickly secured Trump's backing via Truth Social. The endorsement gives Hern significant momentum in what is expected to be a competitive Republican primary.
Key Points
- Trump endorses Rep. Kevin Hern for Mullin's vacant Oklahoma Senate seat
- Hern launched his campaign earlier in the week before receiving Trump's endorsement
- Mullin is transitioning from Senate to lead the Department of Homeland Security