WATCH: Dem scolds Homeland Security chief to ‘calm down’ after hearing derails over alleged ‘pattern’
A Senate hearing became contentious as Senator Chris Van Hollen confronted Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin over alleged abuses by the Department of Homeland Security. Van Hollen accused the DHS of having a 'pattern' of abuse related to recent officer-involved shootings, while Mullin dismissed the claims as exaggerated. The exchange highlighted ongoing tensions regarding immigration enforcement and accountability within the agency.
- ▪Senator Chris Van Hollen accused DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin of a 'pattern' of abuse during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.
- ▪Van Hollen referenced recent officer-involved shootings as evidence of this pattern, while Mullin argued that the claims were exaggerated.
- ▪The heated exchange included Van Hollen insisting on the existence of a pattern, while Mullin countered that the numbers did not support such a claim.
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Immigration WATCH: Dem scolds Homeland Security chief to ‘calm down’ after hearing derails over alleged ‘pattern’ The exchange came after the Democrat accused DHS of a 'pattern' of abuse citing recent officer-involved shootings By Peter Pinedo Fox News Published June 3, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Chris Van Hollen tells DHS chief to ‘calm down’ during heated hearing Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., ripped into Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin over an alleged NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Senate Appropriations Committee hearing was derailed Tuesday after Sen.
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