Senator Mullin draws backlash over reporter violence ‘joke’

Senator Mullin draws backlash over reporter violence ‘joke’

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin received pushback Wednesday after “joking” that violence could solve “fake news” in a video posted on X late last week. Freedom of Information Oklahoma’s Executive Director Kurt Gwartney called the whole matter “disheartening.” “When political leaders joke about violence against those they disagree with or dislike, they demean their elected roles […] The post Senator Mullin draws backlash over reporter violence ‘jo…

Mullin draws backlash over reporter violence 'joke'

After “joking” that violence could solve “fake news” in an April 4 video posted on Twitter, U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin is facing pushback from editorial boards and advocates for freedom of the press. The video, which made national headlines, opened with Mullin (R-OK) telling a story about a reporter who shot and killed a congressman-turned-lobbyist in […] The post Mullin draws backlash over reporter violence ‘joke’ appeared first on NonDoc.