DHS Nominee Mullin Regrets Calling Slain Protester 'Deranged'
March 19, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The Mirror US

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, acknowledged Wednesday that he regrets calling Alex Pretti a "deranged individual" following Pretti's death at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Mullin admitted he spoke too quickly without facts and said the words should have been retracted. Read more about this...