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Watch: GOP Senator Torches ‘Hypocritical’ Colleagues During Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

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January 14, 2025
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) ripped into his fellow senators

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) certainly didn’t hold back during the confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth. Let’s break down this heated exchange, shall we?

Mullin turned the spotlight back on his fellow senators, blasting what he described as their “hypocrisy” when it came to questioning Hegseth’s qualifications and personal history. It was the kind of moment that grabs headlines and shakes up the usual dry, procedural nature of these hearings.

Check out the video below:

I’ve had about enough of the liberal hypocrisy against @PeteHegseth. pic.twitter.com/cFQhxoBDX4

— Markwayne Mullin (@SenMullin) January 14, 2025

The hearing got spicy when some Democratic senators zeroed in on Hegseth’s past—his reported drinking habits and personal relationships—as supposed red flags for the role of Secretary of Defense.

Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) even criticized Hegseth for lacking the kind of CEO experience one might expect for such a high-profile federal position, likening the Senate’s role in confirmations to that of a “board of directors.” Well, Mullin was not having it.

He shot back with biting remarks about how many senators themselves wouldn’t even make the cut for a corporate board based on their own qualifications.

And here’s where Mullin really went in for the kill. He bluntly pointed out that the basic qualifications to be a U.S. senator amount to being of age, living in the state you represent, and holding U.S. citizenship. In other words, he argued that senators criticizing Hegseth’s qualifications might want to take a long, hard look in the mirror.

But Mullin wasn’t done. He dug deeper into his argument, emphasizing that the Secretary of Defense role doesn’t require the lofty qualifications some senators seemed to demand.

According to Mullin, a quick Google search revealed that the primary requirement for the position is to be held by a civilian. That’s it. He used this as a springboard to call out what he saw as grandstanding and theatrical antics.

“I think it’s so hypocritical of senators, especially on the other side of the aisle, to be talking about his qualifications, not about to lead the secretary or be the secretary of defense. And yet your qualifications aren’t any better,” Mullin said.

Then came the knockout punch. Mullin pointedly questioned how many of his colleagues would be disqualified if their own past behavior—like showing up to late-night votes under the influence or cheating on their spouses—were held to the same scrutiny as Hegseth’s.

And let’s be real, this wasn’t just a rhetorical jab. Mullin was calling out a longstanding culture of personal failings that get swept under the rug while nominees like Hegseth are dragged through the mud on national television. The senator didn’t mince words: “It’s for show,” he said. “You guys make sure you make a big show.”

This confrontation highlights more than just a disagreement over Hegseth’s fitness for the job. It pulls back the curtain on the performative nature of some Senate hearings.

Politicians often seem more concerned with scoring political points and grabbing soundbites than genuinely vetting nominees. Mullin’s comments clearly struck a nerve, and they’re likely to fuel plenty of discussions—both in Washington and beyond.

One thing’s for sure: this wasn’t your typical confirmation hearing. Mullin’s sharp words and direct approach left no doubt about where he stands, and it’s safe to say this moment will be replayed and dissected for days to come.

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