Kimmel's Mullin Jokes Spark Class Divide

0:00It's March 26th. Entertainment and celebrity news today starts now, AI-powered and trending. Jimmy Kimmel stirred up controversy with jokes about the new Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullin during his late-night show. The comedian pointed to Mullin's earlier jobs as a plumber and mixed martial arts fighter, questioning his fit for such a critical national security. Position Mullin, a former Oklahoma senator, was recently confirmed under President Trump. Earlier this week on March 24th, Kimmel suggested the pick reflected a pattern of unconventional choices in the administration, including some with media backgrounds over traditional expertise. He argued for better qualifications and roles dealing with terrorism and border safety. Republicans fired back hard, branding Kimmel's comments as elitist and a slap at blue-collar workers. Lawmakers and all-mind supporters rallied to defend Mullin's real-world experience as proof of his grounded perspective. Texas Senator Ted Cruz and other GOP figures amplified the criticism on social media, turning

1:04the monologue into a flashpoint for class divides. They contrasted it with their own push against Washington Insiders. The backlash highlights ongoing clashes between entertainers and Trump's team, as these high-profile appointments continue to spark debate across, party lines.