Fetterman on supporting Mullin for DHS secretary: ‘Why can’t you just give someone a chance?’
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Democratic senator backs Republican nominee for Homeland Security Secretary.
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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is urging his Democratic colleagues to support Sen. Markwayne Mullin's (R-Okla.) nomination for Department of Homeland Security secretary. Fetterman reaffirmed Thursday that he would vote to confirm Mullin, breaking with typical party lines on the nomination. His public backing gives Mullin potential bipartisan support that could help secure confirmation. Mullin is scheduled to appear before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for his confirmation hearing.
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Mullin appears before Senate committee for confirmation hearing.
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