Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Senator for Oklahoma and a member of the Republican Party, posted a series of updates on his social media account between December 18 and 19, 2025. The posts addressed issues ranging from healthcare fraud to Senate confirmations and personal commitments in Oklahoma.
On December 18, Mullin shared concerns about health care fraud related to the Affordable Care Act, stating: “Obamacare subsidies granted without documentation to 90% of fake accounts set up by government watchdog:” (December 18, 2025). He continued with another post: “New Report: Billions of Dollars Wasted, Consumers Harmed Due to Health Care Fraud in Obamacare Plans:” (December 18, 2025).
Later that evening, Mullin commented on his schedule in Washington while maintaining ties to his home state: “We’re voting late tonight, but you better believe I’m making it back for Friday night in Norman, Oklahoma. @OU_Football @OU_Athletics ” (December 19, 2025).
The following day he reported on Senate activity regarding presidential nominations: “ Last night, the Senate CONFIRMED a batch of 97 more Trump nominees. In 2025, we confirmed 417 members of President Trump’s team— clearing over 90% of the backlog. By comparison, in year one: Joe Biden got 41% of his civilian noms, while Trump 1.0 got 57%. More to do. ” (December 19, 2025).
Mullin’s career prior to the Senate included ten years representing Oklahoma in the U.S. House of Representatives and operating successful businesses such as Mullin Plumbing and Mullin Environmental (official biography). He is recognized as only the second Cherokee Nation citizen elected to the U.S. Senate in nearly two decades (source). His policy focus includes advocating for small businesses and rural development (policy priorities), supporting agriculture and energy policies statewide (policy information), and serving on key committees such as Armed Services and Indian Affairs (committee assignments).
Born and raised on a ranch in Westville, Oklahoma—and maintaining residence there—Mullin has been active in athletics as an undefeated mixed martial arts fighter and inductee into the Oklahoma Wrestling Hall of Fame (background details). He emphasizes protecting parental rights in education and Second Amendment rights among his legislative priorities (issue stances).
