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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday for his confirmation hearing to succeed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security (DHS) secretary after Trump fired Noem earlier this month.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday for his confirmation hearing to succeed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security (DHS) secretary after Trump fired Noem earlier this month.

Committee Chair Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) opened the hearing by confronting Mullin over past remarks in which Mullin called Paul a "freaking snake" and said he understood why a neighbor attacked Paul in 2017, breaking several ribs and damaging his lung.

Committee Chair Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) opened the hearing by confronting Mullin over past remarks in which Mullin called Paul a "freaking snake" and said he understood why a neighbor attacked Paul in 2017, breaking several ribs and damaging his lung.

Mullin declined to apologize to Paul, saying "I did not say I supported it. I said I understood it." He also told the committee that he "can have different opinions with everybody in this room, but as secretary of homeland" he'd "be protecting everybody."

Mullin declined to apologize to Paul, saying "I did not say I supported it. I said I understood it." He also told the committee that he "can have different opinions with everybody in this room, but as secretary of homeland" he'd "be protecting everybody."

Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the committee's top Democrat, questioned Mullin about his past description of Alex Pretti — a nurse shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis — as a "deranged individual." Mullin said the words probably should have been retracted.

Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the committee's top Democrat, questioned Mullin about his past description of Alex Pretti — a nurse shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis — as a "deranged individual." Mullin said the words probably should have been retracted.

Mullin pledged that DHS officers would only enter homes or businesses with a judicial warrant, except when in active pursuit of a suspect, signaling a departure from a policy under Noem that allowed warrantless entry using administrative warrants.

Mullin pledged that DHS officers would only enter homes or businesses with a judicial warrant, except when in active pursuit of a suspect, signaling a departure from a policy under Noem that allowed warrantless entry using administrative warrants.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) pledged his support for Mullin, saying that his experience with Mullin had been one of "consistent kindness and professionalism." Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said that he was confident Mullin would be confirmed despite losing Paul's vote.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) pledged his support for Mullin, saying that his experience with Mullin had been one of "consistent kindness and professionalism." Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said that he was confident Mullin would be confirmed despite losing Paul's vote.

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on March 18, 2026, for a confirmation hearing to succeed Kristi Noem as DHS secretary after Trump fired Noem earlier that month.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on March 18, 2026, for a confirmation hearing to succeed Kristi Noem as DHS secretary after Trump fired Noem earlier that month.

Committee Chair Rand Paul opened the hearing by confronting Mullin over past remarks in which Mullin called Paul a "freaking snake" and said he understood why a neighbor attacked Paul in 2017, breaking several ribs and damaging his lung.

Committee Chair Rand Paul opened the hearing by confronting Mullin over past remarks in which Mullin called Paul a "freaking snake" and said he understood why a neighbor attacked Paul in 2017, breaking several ribs and damaging his lung.

Mullin declined to apologize to Paul, saying "I did not say I supported it. I said I understood it," while also telling the committee, "I can have different opinions with everybody in this room, but as secretary of homeland, I'll be protecting everybody."

Mullin declined to apologize to Paul, saying "I did not say I supported it. I said I understood it," while also telling the committee, "I can have different opinions with everybody in this room, but as secretary of homeland, I'll be protecting everybody."

Sen. Gary Peters, the committee's top Democrat, questioned Mullin about his past description of Alex Pretti — a nurse shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis — as a "deranged individual." Mullin said the words "probably should have been retracted."

Sen. Gary Peters, the committee's top Democrat, questioned Mullin about his past description of Alex Pretti — a nurse shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis — as a "deranged individual." Mullin said the words "probably should have been retracted."

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said his experience with Mullin had been one of "consistent kindness and professionalism," and Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he was confident Mullin would be confirmed despite the clash with Paul.

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said his experience with Mullin had been one of "consistent kindness and professionalism," and Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he was confident Mullin would be confirmed despite the clash with Paul.

Mullin's confirmation hearing showed exactly the kind of leader DHS needs — grounded in faith, family and a genuine love of country. The fact that a union boss he once clashed with showed up as a character witness proves Mullin can build bridges across divides. Sen. Paul should drop the grudge and let a proven fighter take the helm.

Mullin's confirmation hearing showed exactly the kind of leader DHS needs — grounded in faith, family and a genuine love of country. The fact that a union boss he once clashed with showed up as a character witness proves Mullin can build bridges across divides. Sen. Paul should drop the grudge and let a proven fighter take the helm.

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Mullin's hearing was a disaster — refusing to condemn political violence and dodging basic questions about the 2020 election disqualifies anyone from leading DHS. Telling Rand Paul he understood why his neighbor assaulted him isn't strength, it's a red flag that belongs nowhere near a cabinet post. The Senate must vote this nomination down.

Mullin's hearing was a disaster — refusing to condemn political violence and dodging basic questions about the 2020 election disqualifies anyone from leading DHS. Telling Rand Paul he understood why his neighbor assaulted him isn't strength, it's a red flag that belongs nowhere near a cabinet post. The Senate must vote this nomination down.

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Mullin's hearing proved that he's exactly the kind of leader DHS needs — grounded in faith, family and a genuine love of country, as well as strong and experienced. The fact that a union boss he once clashed with showed up as a character witness proves Mullin can build bridges across divides. Paul should drop the grudge and let a proven fighter take the helm.

Mullin's hearing proved that he's exactly the kind of leader DHS needs — grounded in faith, family and a genuine love of country, as well as strong and experienced. The fact that a union boss he once clashed with showed up as a character witness proves Mullin can build bridges across divides. Paul should drop the grudge and let a proven fighter take the helm.

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Mullin's hearing was a disaster. He refused to condemn political violence and dodged basic questions about the 2020 election, which should disqualify anyone from leading DHS. He lacks the temperament for this job and seems certain to continue the Trump administration's campaign of terror against immigrants. The Senate must vote this nomination down.

Mullin's hearing was a disaster. He refused to condemn political violence and dodged basic questions about the 2020 election, which should disqualify anyone from leading DHS. He lacks the temperament for this job and seems certain to continue the Trump administration's campaign of terror against immigrants. The Senate must vote this nomination down.

There's a 50% chance that six members of Trump's second-term cabinet will be convicted of crimes before Jan. 1, 2033, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 50% chance that six members of Trump's second-term cabinet will be convicted of crimes before Jan. 1, 2033, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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