That time when Markwayne Mullin floated killing reporters he disagreed with

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., suggested on X (in 2025) that journalists would write "less false stories" if violence were still used to handle disputes, NBC News reported.

In the video, posted early Saturday, Mullin is in the Capitol and recounts how a reporter shot and killed Rep. William Taulbee there in 1890 a year after the Taulbee left office.

Link to tweet

"There's a lot we can say about reporters of the stories they write, but I bet they would write a lot less false stories as President Trump says, 'fake news' if we could still handle our differences that way," Mullin says.

After The Oklahoman published a story about his comments, Mullin criticized it publication on X and indicated he had been joking.

"While you're at it, don't forget I also JOKED about bringing back caning to settle political disputes," Mullin wrote. "Thanks for watching my videos."

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/republican-senator-floats-using-violence-against-journalists-who-report-fake-news/3884982/


...hey, look, another poseur who likes to wear cowboy hats

[hlthe2b]

1. Okay, Markwayne... 1.Given that your parents named you MARKWAYNE... is it true

they were both the victims of fetal alcohol syndrome or other debilitating mental disorder, and 2. Given your statement above, is it true that you were as well?

Sorry to anyone who knows someone who experienced FAS or other mental challenges, but, damn... These R's just spew the most ridiculous crap and are never called on it.

[dalton99a]

2. He did spend time lassoing toilets and faucets at the plumbing business he inherited

[canetoad]

3. WTF does he mean?

That the stories will be less false, ie more truthful or there will be fewer of them?