"Secretary Mullin represents the best of blue-collar America, and failed comedian Jimmy Kimmel chooses to ridicule him for it, a DHS spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement."
"Kimmel joked, 'That's right. We have a plumber protecting us from terrorism now. It worked for Super Mario. Why not Markwayne?'"
"'The president and his pals in the MAGA media are not happy with me right now,' Kimmel said, defending his comments about Mullin's qualifications."
"'Mullin's blue-collar past should be celebrated rather than mocked,' the DHS spokesperson stated, emphasizing the value of diverse experiences in leadership."
The Department of Homeland Security responded to comedian Jimmy Kimmel's jokes about Secretary Markwayne Mullin's plumbing background. Kimmel mocked Mullin's qualifications for the DHS role, referencing his past as a plumber and MMA fighter. Following backlash from President Trump, Kimmel defended his comments, stating they were not intended to insult plumbers. The DHS spokesperson emphasized that Mullin's blue-collar experience should be celebrated, not ridiculed, highlighting the importance of diverse backgrounds in leadership roles.
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