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DHS Secretary Mullin slams 'lying scumbag' Chuck Schumer

Schumer’s criticism of ICE and Border Patrol prompted a personal attack from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

DHS Secretary Mullin slams 'lying scumbag' Chuck Schumer
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This article1 analysis · Oct 7, 2026
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin called Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer a “lying scumbag” after Schumer criticized ICE and Border Patrol. Their exchange came amid a dispute over DHS funding and a Senate Republican spending package that still needs House approval.

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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader whose remarks about ICE and Border Patrol prompted Mullin’s rebuke

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Homeland Security Secretary who publicly insulted Schumer

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose immigration crackdown and administration are discussed in the funding dispute

Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Mullin’s predecessor as Homeland Security Secretary

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Schumer Says Nobody Respects ICE and Border Patrol

Schumer criticized ICE and Border Patrol during a Senate debate over DHS funding, saying nobody respects the agencies. His remarks drew public rebukes, including from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Center outlets place Mullin’s personal attack alongside Schumer’s preceding criticism and the funding dispute. Right-leaning outlets foreground condemnations of Schumer and often frame his remarks as an attack on immigration enforcement.

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