From Fox News: ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was called out for mocking newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin as an “unqualified” plumber during his monologue Tuesday night.
“Trump’s got a whole new generation of thinkers lined up, including his newly confirmed secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne ‘Chuck Mike Bruce Dave’ Melon — Mullin. Maybe melon’s better,” Kimmel said. “He’s the now former senator of Oklahoma. Before he was elected to the Senate, Markwayne Mullin was a low-level MMA fighter and a plumber. That’s right. We have a plumber protecting us from terrorism now. It worked for Super Mario. Why not Markwayne?”
He continued, “But honestly — I mean, if Trump is going to keep picking these unqualified people to run the department, why not have more fun with it? I mean, next time instead of Markwayne, how about Lil Wayne for Homeland Security? At least we can get a concert out of it, right?”
Kimmel is being slammed, and widely mocked, for his insulting comments.
One person pointed out, “And AOC was a bartender.😂.”
“Cool story bro. Now do our favorite bartender, AOC,” another mocked.
Another person asked pointedly, “I wonder how many plumbers, mechanics, welders, and carpenters landed on Normandy.”
Ronald Finke suggested, “Well if a mess like Jimmy can make millions talking, I like Markwayne’s chances of success.”
“He could have been a worthless late night propagandist?” mocked Ed Williams.
“Exactly as the Founders intended. I’ll take plumber and MMA fighter any day. Both have common sense and technical skills,” another X user wrote.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.) blasted Kimmel, writing, “The disdain for which the Democrats and Hollywood elites have for working class Americans – and folks who step up to do important jobs for their country – is shameful. These people need help.”
The disdain for which the Democrats and Hollywood elites have for working class Americans – and folks who step up to do important jobs for their country – is shameful. These people need help. https://t.co/OZF4WMJpBr
— Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) March 25, 2026
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) wrote:
The elites too often look down their noses at blue collar, middle America. They try to demean a man by calling him a plumber. As if plumbing is something to be ashamed of or is somehow a lesser profession than a court jester turning tricks on late night commentary (comedy is dead).
But even just calling a U.S Senator and cabinet secretary a plumber doesn’t do justice to a man, who built a successful business in a highly competitive environment that provides jobs for several plumbers actually and others that then feed many families. Plumbers, truckers, builders, tradesmen, etc built this country and continue to be vital part of our economy’s backbone.
It’s not just jobs. It’s a spirt of actually using the sweat of your brown, determination and yes, intellect, to add in a productive way to America—a land of pioneers. Western civilization can’t survive without the men and women who provide blue collar services. Late night political commentary masquerading as comedy would never be missed.
The elites too often look down their noses at blue collar, middle America. They try to demean a man by calling him a plumber. As if plumbing is something to be ashamed of or is somehow a lesser profession than a court jester turning tricks on late night commentary (comedy is… https://t.co/YXI61kjTEr
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) March 25, 2026
Mark Krikorian wrote, “Putting the disgusting condescension aside — We’ll have to see how Mullin turns out, but any random plumber (let alone a successful businessman who started out as a plumber) could do a better job of protecting us than Alejandro “Open the Borders” Mayorkas.”
“I prefer plumbers to woke & unfunny comedians,” declared Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX).
I prefer plumbers to woke & unfunny comedians. https://t.co/3nUseOoluy
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 25, 2026
Amy Curtis, a writer for Townhall.com, noted, “This is your reminder that Jimmy Kimmel does not have a degree, save an honorary Doctorate from UNLV.”
This is your reminder that Jimmy Kimmel does not have a degree, save an honorary Doctorate from UNLV. https://t.co/w8cVI1dQrR
— Amy Curtis (@RantyAmyCurtis) March 25, 2026
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