Skip to Main ContentMarkwayne Mullin Accused Of 'Anger Issues' By Rand Paul In Explosive Confirmation HearingSen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Trump's pick to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary, was accused of having “anger issues” during an explosive opening to his Senate confirmation hearing.Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) started the session by calling out Mullin for previously calling him a “freakin' snake” and appearing to justify a violent assault against the Kentucky lawmaker in 2017.Paul questioned whether “someone who applauds violence against their political opponents” is right for the job, and referenced Mullin's 2023 confrontation with Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien during a Senate committee hearing, when he rose from his seat as if he wanted to physically fight.Paul asked Mullin to “explain to the American public why they should trust a man with anger issues to set the proper example for ICE and Border Patrol agents.” “Explain to the American public how a man who has no regrets about brawling in a Senate committee can set a proper example for over 250,000 men and women who work for the Department of Homeland Security,” he added.wow! Rand Paul begins Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing by confronting him about comments Mullin made describing Paul as a "freakin' snake" and "celebrating" Paul getting assaulted"I just wonder if someone who applauds violence against their political opponents is the… pic.twitter.com/Jx1u9ystbd— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 18, 2026See All UpdatesClose