Mullin Defends Reputation at DHS Hearing

0:00On March 18th, Senator Mark Way Mullin, the Republican from Oklahoma, kicked off his confirmation hearing for Department of Homeland Security. Secretary with a direct challenge to Chairman Rand Paul of Kentucky, Mullin is stepping in to replace Christy Knowham, who face criticism over border security and agency operations. Paul opened by calling out Mullin for past comments, including labeling him a freaking snake and referencing a 2017 assault by Paul's. Neighbor that left the Senator injured. Mullin fired back right away, defending his reputation for strait talk and rejecting any accusation of lying. He stressed that he confronts issues openly, not behind closed doors, and made clear he does not support surprise violence. Looking past their history of political clashes, Mullin promised to treat every state equally, including Kentucky, and lead the DHS, without letting old, grudges get in the way. He called on the committee to judge him by his actions, not politics, and urged everyone to drop partisan fights to properly fund and support the.

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