Mullin confronts DeLauro at hearing: ‘You should be put in your place’
Mullin interrupted Rosa DeLauro during testimony on the Homeland Security budget and told her she should be put in her place, drawing swift backlash online.
- On Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin interrupted House Appropriations ranking member Rep. Rosa DeLauro during a budget hearing and told her she should "be put in her place."
- The confrontation occurred during testimony on the administration's immigration agenda, reflecting broader tension between executive officials and House appropriators. Trump appointees have run roughshod over the committee process for 17 months.
- Mullin lost his temper while holding a pink stress ball, finger-pointing at DeLauro during the sharp exchange. Hearing footage captured the outburst as he was grilled by the congresswoman.
- The incident sparked an internet frenzy, with commentators questioning the Secretary's conduct. Former White House staffer Angry Staffer wrote on X that "Mullin seems to be too emotional for this job."
- Observers suggest such cabinet-level behavior invites further scrutiny of the executive branch's ongoing interactions with legislative oversight bodies. The episode underscores broader tension between the House and the White House over 17 months of friction.
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Hearing derails as purple-haired Dem points finger, screams at chair to put DHS chief ‘in his place’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A House oversight hearing on the Department of Homeland Security derailed Thursday after purple-haired Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., pointed her finger at Secretary Markwayne Mullin and demanded the committee chairman “put him in his place.” DeLauro and Mullin got into several shouting matches during her questioning, while House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Mark Amodei, R-Nev., …
Arrogant, Sanctimonious and Entitled Republican Sub-Committee Chairman Mark Amodei (NV) Unmasks Himself
In this video, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin faces down the lies and manipulation of far-left representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT). It’s likely that most of the attention is focused on DeLauro, but it’s actually House Sub-Committee Chairman Mark Amodei (U-NV) who becomes unhinged at the pushback from Secretary Mullin. Nevada Republican Mark Amodei, drops all pretenses […]
Markwayne Mullin mocked as he struggles to control temper: 'Too emotional for this job'
The internet was in a frenzy on Thursday after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin lost his temper — while holding a pink stress ball — when he was grilled by a Democratic congresswoman. Mullin interrupted ranking member Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and told her she should "be put in her place,...
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