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Heated 'freaking snake' exchange takes center stage as DHS nominee steps forward
Rand Paul Confronts Mullin Over ‘Anger Issues’ After ‘Freaking Snake’ Jab
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) grilled his Republican colleague, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), for appearing to “justify” a violent attack he experienced in 2017 and showing a “pattern” of aggression.The confrontation occurred on Wednesday during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing on Mullin’s nomination to be secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).Paul first brought up Mullin’s previous comment, in which Mullin called Paul a “freaking snake” for voting against his amendment to stop funding for refugee welfare programs in February. He also later played a compilation of clips that appeared to show Mullin advocating bringing back canings for men to “settle” their differences, saying he’s “not afraid to bite” during a confrontation, and previously challenging the Teamsters president to a physical fight.Mullin responds: pic.twitter.com/Su2BSJqqRD— Jennie Taer (@JennieSTaer) March 18, 2026“You told the media that I was a freakin’ snake and that you completely understood why I had been assaulted. I was shocked that you would justify and celebrate this violent assault that...
