Stephen Colbert Criticizes Mullin's Temperament After DHS Hearing: 'A History of Being Real Dumb and Real Angry About It'

Stephen Colbert Criticizes Mullin's Temperament After DHS Hearing: 'A History of Being Real Dumb and Real Angry About It'

Stephen Colbert criticized Sen. Markwayne Mullin during his monologue on "The Late Show," focusing on the Oklahoma Republican's temperament following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Markwayne Mullin’s Senate Confirmation Hearing Was a Total Insanity Fest

And to think, people once worried that the Senate was turning into the same kind of monkey house that exists on the other side of the Capitol.

Sen. Ron Johnson to Newsmax: 'Impressed' by Sen. Mullin at Hearing

Praising both his demeanor and personal testimony, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said Thursday to Newsmax that he came away impressed with Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., following a contentious confirmation hearing to replace outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal talks about Sen. Markwayne Mullin's DHS confirmation hearing

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., who questioned Sen. Markwayne Mullin, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

‘We’re playing with fire’: Watch Markwayne Mullin urge funding for DHS at confirmation hearing

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Mullin grilled on past remarks in tense confirmation hearing

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced his fellow lawmakers for a confirmation hearing to run the Department of Homeland Security. The hearing became heated and emotional at times as senators grilled Mullin on past comments and how he might differ from ousted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Lisa Desjardins reports.