Mullin confronted about 'anger issues' by Rand Paul in tense DHS confirmation hearing

By: Ariana Figueroa

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 1,631

Last Updated: 2 days, 17 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, the president’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, on Wednesday in his confirmation hearing was challenged with questions about his “anger issues” by the fellow Republican who heads the Senate committee that oversees the department.

Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul, chair of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, at the outset of the hearing recalled how Mullin called him a “freaking snake” and expressed …

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