Bulwark Takes Sen. Rand Paul Slams Sen. Markwayne Mullin at DHS Confirmation Hearing
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Mar 18, 2026 Live reactions to a tense confirmation hearing with sharp confrontations and past assault remarks revisited. Debate over temperament and fitness for DHS leadership. Scrutiny of law enforcement oversight, ICE conduct, and use of judicial warrants. Discussion of evasive answers on the 2020 election and a mysterious classified “secret mission.”
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Rand Paul Raises Personal Assault At Hearing
- Rand Paul reopened a personal attack from years earlier when he accused Markwayne Mullin of justifying the assault that broke six of his ribs.
- Mullin refused to apologize on the spot, saying he "understood" why Paul was assaulted, which escalated into a tense exchange during the DHS hearing.
Temperament Matters For DHS Leadership
- The core objection to Mullin wasn't only personal — it was about temperament for DHS oversight amid complaints of excessive force.
- Paul and hosts argued an official who downplays violence is a poor fit to lead ICE and Border Patrol during reform debates.
Mullin Commits To Warrants For Home Entries
- Mullin promised ICE would not enter homes or businesses without a judicial warrant unless pursuing a fleeing individual.
- Hosts framed that baseline promise as a notable concession given recent reports of forcible entries by agents.