Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma stirred controversy with comments suggesting that violence could be used to handle disputes with journalists. In a video posted over the weekend, Mullin referenced a past incident where a reporter shot and killed a congressman in the Capitol in 1890. He insinuated that journalists would be more careful in their reporting if violence were still an acceptable means of resolving differences.
After facing backlash for his remarks, Mullin claimed he was joking and criticized a local publication for reporting on his comments. He also joked about bringing back caning as a method of settling political disputes. This incident is not the first time Mullin has made headlines for his confrontational behavior, as he nearly got into a physical altercation with the president of the Teamsters union during a Senate hearing in 2023.
Mullin, a former MMA fighter and ally of former President Donald Trump, has been serving in Congress since 2013 and was elected to the Senate in 2022. His comments have drawn criticism for promoting violence as a solution to disagreements, especially given the historical context of the reporter who shot Rep. Taulbee being acquitted on self-defense grounds. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between politicians, journalists, and the public.
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