Topic: Markwayne Mullin

Markwayne Mullin faced a Senate confirmation hearing to replace Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. Mullin addressed past controversial statements regarding DHS shootings and expressed regret for disparaging victims before investigations were complete. The leadership change is viewed as a strategic pivot by the Trump administration away from the aggressive optics associated with Noem's tenure.

During a confirmation hearing, Senator Markwayne Mullin shared an emotional story about President Donald Trump's support after Mullin's son suffered a serious brain injury in 2020. Mullin claimed Trump called daily to check on the boy and that a visit from the President helped jog his son's memory. The hosts discuss the humanizing aspect of the story and its impact on Trump's image.