Mullin Blames Biden Administration for Hundreds of Deaths Involving Migrant Truck Drivers

At a Monday press conference, Markwayne Mullin asserted that the Biden administration’s immigration approach has led to migrant truckers killing 239 Americans and injuring thousands more. He faulted policies that, in his view, let undocumented drivers operate 80,000-pound rigs without English proficiency or proper licensing, pointing to Alejandro Mayorkas for promoting such employment. Mullin praised President Donald Trump for restoring law and order, arguing that every preventable death demands action.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy acknowledged that safety issues involve both illegal and lawfully present drivers who are insufficiently trained. Mullin highlighted the removal of over 30,000 drivers and the shutdown of more than 250 driving schools as part of the response. A reporter challenged his statistics, noting that migrant drivers account for about one percent of overall safety concerns, which Mullin dismissed as unacceptable. The briefing concluded with calls for stricter enforcement and tighter driver qualifications.