Markwayne Mullin downplays comments suggesting lawmakers could shoot journalists over disputes
Markwayne Mullin, a Republican US senator and Donald Trump loyalist, made comments suggesting politicians could handle disputes with journalists by shooting and killing them, but later claimed he was joking. He has a history of making threats of physical violence and downplayed his remarks after facing backlash.
Key Points
- Markwayne Mullin made controversial comments about handling disputes with journalists through violence
- He later claimed he was joking and downplayed the remarks
- Mullin has a history of making threats of physical violence
Cons
- Threats of violence against journalists
- Normalization of aggressive behavior in politics