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watch Markwayne Mullin's facial expression as Rand Paul confronts him for "never having the courage to look me in the eye and tell me that the assault was justified. Today you'll have your chance. Tell it to my face."

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Wow. "Anger issues" "thinks brawling is okay" This will be a true test, after the Noem/Lewinsky/Bovino parody of our laws, of whether the Repubs have a shred of decency left among them. He's like jumping from the frying pan into one of Dante's circles. Also, his deadeyes while being confronted...

I would have asked him why he needed to read it (and so very poorly) from a screen in the back of the room if it was so personal and he felt that strongly about it.

I begged to differ. As Paul succinctly points out, Mullins lack of temperamental control and advocacy of violence both disqualify him for the job. Paul's comments are completely relevant.

lol even when making a good point Paul still makes it clear he’s a lying pos. I don’t want Mullins near any governmental levers but also wish he would’ve just said yeah, I said what I said and you are a liar who deserved what you got. At least stand by your statements.

Rand Paul is just as bad as all of the rest. The only reason he is grilling Markwayne is because some bad happened to him personally. Otherwise, he wouldn't care, just like the rest of the Republicans. He is essentially a more well-spoken version of the gas station lady.

I've watched him talk enough to see how dumb he is. He's DUMB dumb. His ego and his perceived masculinity are all he's got. He will take his shirt off and try to fight Rep. Al Green or Bernie Sanders lmao.

if he gets a price after this people will have to take a closer look who they voted for and after that long reflection they’ll have to come to the realization that they are voting for rich Fuckers who care not for the law or even the people DEATH TO IPAC AND ALL ITS DONORS!!

It's telling we are witnessing statements from two very despicable men. This time, many agree with one out of decency. But in the end, they are both terrible political leaders working to bring the nation back to the 1700s.

I have no love for Rand Paul (I’m a long-time KY resident). Typically, the best thing I can say about him is that he is not Mitch McConnell, but no one deserves what he went through & MarkWayne Mullen is a complete POS. No same person would think he’s a good choice to run this agency full of thugs.

Markwayne Mullin couldn't get a job as a low-level assistant manager in a Target Store with only his 2-year degree, so how the fuck did he ever get to be a US Senator with it?

Markwayne Mullin was elected in red state Oklahoma. It consistently ranks among the lowest (near 50th in national studies for 2025-2026) in education in the U.S.

Even so, in America, 38% of adults have at least a 4-year degree, and Trump picks angry, bullying Markinsane Mullin, with only a 2-year degree, to head up an agency with 260,000 employees?

Republicans are the party of personal grievance. What does this spat have to do with Homeland Security? Ask him about never having served in any military or intelligence role, ask him how his Associates degree in Construction prepared him to protect our country from acts of terrorism.

I do think that, if Mullin has a history of approving of violence or physical fights with his fellow governance people, it’s relevant to his role. But it does seem like Paul is going into way more detail than would be needed for that point. And tossing that fantasy $9B fraud number in there.

But OMFG can we stop with the MN fraud committed by a white woman (mainly) YEARS ago that was already prosecuted with more being prosecuted—and the lead prosecutors quit because of the illegal actions committed by ICE? All feels relevant to note here.

Why do we have to listen to another whiner telling us his about his teenage love life and religious fervor. I am so sick of these white christian nationalists!!!! He's on the verge of tears? Its like trump puts these people out there as a joke they can all laugh over after work.

Paul was ripping him a new one and it was great. And it doesn't matter what the redneck says or does, the fools will believe him and vote him in. Just like Noem, RFK, Patel, Bondi, Hegseth & "A-1 Linda"(she had to be corrected. It's AI. Our choice for Dept. Of Education). One down, Noem.

i can’t believe they allow teleprompters at these hearings. instead of Q&A under the Senate’s “advise and consent” mandate, this feels like a chance to grandstand and give prepared remarks workshopped by a phalanx of staffers. what a crock.

While i can enjoy some of the theater Can someone please ask this fool how he is qualified to run a billion dollar agency Oh and grill him on his insider trading and conflicts

High drama, low theatre asshole actors. I'm absolutely certain that both idiots would run away if confronted by an informed, strong woman

I can only conclude that Rand Paul's actions will match his words and he will vote against confirming Markbillybobwayne. I mean, that's what anyone with any integrity at all would do, right?

Mullin has a cocky look on his face. He doesn't look like he cares to even be there, like it's a waste of his time. If the freakin' GOP confirms him, they have no shame! At all!

My problem with this is Mullin is a terrible choice & should be brought to his knees. BUT In typical Republican fashion,Paul’s entire case rests on his personal pain and also that Mullins denied him the opportunity to hurt others (the Somalian refugee bashing was straight from Trumps playbook)

Sen. Paul is the proverbial "stopped clock": he's right twice a day. His takedown of Mullinmark Wayne was absolutely masterful. And his fellow Republicans will ignore all of it, kiss Trump ass and okay this steroidal okie.

I do not pretend to like Rand Paul, but Holy Hell that was a complete takedown of a complete moron and 💩Head! This one time ... YOU GO SEN. PAUL!!

I want them to go harder on Mullin. PUSH him to exploding with his pent up rage & hate for the world to see. Like a prosecutor would in a trial. Make him reveal himself.

I just said I was cheering on his confrontational balls! We rarely see that in Maga! And if it helped point out what a POS, the guy is good for him

Is that the Teamsters sell-out O'Brien sitting back there? The thumb with a face painted on it? Now I'm more convinced than ever that their whole "let's step outside" crap was just a gimmick. Markwayne comes from the MMA/Pro-wrestling carnie world. They were working a shoot!

Rand Paul is just a MAGAt…will always be. No coming back from it…yet here he is, with the “please forget I’m a MAGAt” routine. Fuck him and that shitball Mullin…that fucking coward!

Mullin reminds me of a high school bully, who starts fights, disrespects teachers, & verbally sexually harasses females. Both the high school student's and Mullin's frontal lobes are not fully developed. At least the student has a chance on his developing healthily. No hope for 2-name Mullin.

Mullin and Trump are very similar - lots of tough talk, but when it comes time to back it up with action - there is nothing. Trump is incapable of firing people face to face in real life. While Mullin can fight a cage match he is afraid to say something face to face.

I listened to some of the back & forth & damn-it sounded like a support group. JFC. ”what in your past would qualify you for this - and please refrain from telling us about your high school prom night.” “Would you support having no masks on ICE officers?” “Why should we let you LEARN on the job?”

Well, Mullins is most likely NOT an improvement over Kristi "let me brag about killing my puppy" Noem but then I never expected or willl anybody that trump chosings to be any good. He picks the worst people in every situation.

Fuck Rand Paul and fuck the joke that is confirmation hearings. Paul has ample opportunity to do the actual work of Congress, but instead uses it to engage in petty personal grievances. Fucking clown shoes.