John Bickley

In this episode, we sit down with Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullen to discuss Trump's cabinet nominees, the Republicans' strategic approach to the confirmation process, and the significance of the GOP's big tent strategy. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Sunday, February 23rd, and this is a weekend edition of Morning Wire.

In this episode, we sit down with Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullen to discuss Trump's cabinet nominees, the Republicans' strategic approach to the confirmation process, and the significance of the GOP's big tent strategy. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Sunday, February 23rd, and this is a weekend edition of Morning Wire.

Joining us to discuss the rapid fire series of confirmations and where the Trump cabinet and agenda stands now is Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullen. Senator, first of all, thank you so much for joining us. It's my honor. Thanks for having me on. So let's start with Kash Patel. You've been a strong advocate for Patel.

Joining us to discuss the rapid fire series of confirmations and where the Trump cabinet and agenda stands now is Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullen. Senator, first of all, thank you so much for joining us. It's my honor. Thanks for having me on. So let's start with Kash Patel. You've been a strong advocate for Patel.

Why do you believe we need somebody that's been called a quote unquote disruptor like him to lead the FBI?

Why do you believe we need somebody that's been called a quote unquote disruptor like him to lead the FBI?

Thus far, all of President Trump's nominees have gotten through the confirmation process relatively smoothly. Is this simply due to GOP majorities, or do you believe that the Democrat opposition has been weakened by Trump's mandate?

Thus far, all of President Trump's nominees have gotten through the confirmation process relatively smoothly. Is this simply due to GOP majorities, or do you believe that the Democrat opposition has been weakened by Trump's mandate?

Really not wasting a second there. Wednesday was the hearing for Labor Secretary Lori Chavez de Riemer. She was somewhat controversial on the right because of her past support of pro-union policies and her past work for Planned Parenthood. You were one of her key proponents, even suggesting her nomination to President Trump.

Really not wasting a second there. Wednesday was the hearing for Labor Secretary Lori Chavez de Riemer. She was somewhat controversial on the right because of her past support of pro-union policies and her past work for Planned Parenthood. You were one of her key proponents, even suggesting her nomination to President Trump.

How do you envision her impacting labor relations in the current political climate?

How do you envision her impacting labor relations in the current political climate?

Well, that Big Ten approach clearly paid dividends in this last election for Trump, winning percentages of demographics. We haven't seen Republicans win in decades, as you said.

Well, that Big Ten approach clearly paid dividends in this last election for Trump, winning percentages of demographics. We haven't seen Republicans win in decades, as you said.

Now, you're a member of the Senate GOP deputy whip team, which allows you to influence the legislative agenda significantly. What are your top legislative priorities for the 119th Congress?

Now, you're a member of the Senate GOP deputy whip team, which allows you to influence the legislative agenda significantly. What are your top legislative priorities for the 119th Congress?

Final question. The big bugaboo for Democrats is Doge and its leader, Elon Musk. How do you and your Republican colleagues in the Senate feel about how it's going about its business?

Final question. The big bugaboo for Democrats is Doge and its leader, Elon Musk. How do you and your Republican colleagues in the Senate feel about how it's going about its business?

Yeah, it does. And I think it's making sense to a lot of Americans as they watch this. The approval ratings show that Trump's approval is higher than it's ever been. Job approval better than ever in his first term. So things are going pretty well. He's got a lot of momentum right now.

Yeah, it does. And I think it's making sense to a lot of Americans as they watch this. The approval ratings show that Trump's approval is higher than it's ever been. Job approval better than ever in his first term. So things are going pretty well. He's got a lot of momentum right now.