Jimmy Kimmel, Mullin Clash Over Plumber Jokes

0:00On March 28th, Jimmy Kimmel stirred up a storm by mocking Mark Wayne Mullin, Trump's new Homeland Security Secretary, over his past as a plumber. Kimmel said on his Tuesday show that Mullin went from plumbing pipes to protecting the nation from threats, even comparing him to Super Mario. Republicans quickly called it an elitist dick at blue collar workers. The backlash hit hard from the right side. Senators like Ted Cruz and Cynthia Lummers fired back online, with Cruz saying he prefers plumbers to woke comedians and Lummers slamming hollywoods. Distain for working-class folks who step up for the country. Over 40 House Republicans rallied behind Mullin, calling it a key moment for border security. Kimmel didn't back down. On Thursday's monologue he clarified he's not mad, Mullin was a plumber, just that he's not still one. He explained, everyone has their expertise, like not calling a general to fix a clog toilet. Mullin stepped into the role after serving 13 years in Congress from Oklahoma.

1:01Back in his 20s, he and his wife took over the family plumbing business when his dad got sick, putting college on hold. Now sworn in amid a partial DHS shutdown, leaving workers like TSA staff unpaid, Mullin faces big tests on security and borders while Kimmel's jab keeps the culture war buzzing. Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending. I'm Corey with The Story.