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Nancy Mace Slams Markwayne Mullin As Pro-Violence

Mullin defended his conduct at the hearing and disputed the claim that he advocates violence.

Nancy Mace Slams Markwayne Mullin As Pro-Violence
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Rep. Nancy Mace criticized Markwayne Mullin over his comments to Sen. Rand Paul at a confirmation hearing, saying it was wrong to promote someone who advertises violence. Mullin disputed that characterization, while Paul had voted against advancing Mullin’s nomination out of committee.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Nominee criticized by Mace over his remarks to Paul at a hearing

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative who publicly criticized Mullin over his comments about Paul

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who nominated Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator who supported advancing Mullin’s nomination out of committee

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who challenged Mullin at the hearing and opposed advancing his nomination out of committee

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Rand Paul Challenges Markwayne Mullin at DHS Confirmation Hearing

At his Senate confirmation hearing to lead Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin faced questions from senators, including Rand Paul’s challenge over Mullin’s past remarks about political violence and an assault on Paul. Left-leaning outlets foreground Paul’s criticism and opposition, with Raw Story also stressing questions about Mullin’s account of classified work. Center outlets pair the exchange with broader questions about DHS policies, funding and Mullin’s readiness. Right-leaning outlets focus on the clash over Mullin’s fitness and his response, while Townhall casts Paul’s questioning as an attack on Mullin’s character.

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