The Oklahoma Republican tried to defend Hegseth against allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse. It didn't go especially well.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) accused senators of working while drinking during defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

The nomination of Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense received support from Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024.

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A GOP senator who controversially defended President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon against allegations of excessive drinking by claiming U.S. lawmakers turn up to vote drunk is sticking to his guns.

But the moment came not from Hegseth, but Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), who came to his defense after Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) detailed some of those allegations. Mullin, Kimmel said ...

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In a contentious Senate confirmation hearing, Senator Markwayne Mullin stood firmly in defense of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense. The hearing ...

Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) has been an outspoken supporter of Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, amidst the backlash Hegseth has received over allegations ...

Tim Kaine. The Virginia Democrat, more so than his colleagues, focused attention on some of Hegseth’s personal scandals, including allegations of adultery, sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse. Soon after, Sen. Markwayne Mullin tried to defend the ...

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., expressed confidence that Pete Hegseth would be confirmed as defense secretary, despite opposition from GOP moderates. But Fox has learned there are "still a few ...