Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, posted a series of tweets on September 9 and 10, 2025, addressing issues related to Senate rule changes, the confirmation of nominees, and the accuracy of labor statistics.
On September 9, Mullin called for action in the Senate with his post: “Clear the backlog. Confirm the nominees. Rule changes are in motion. https://t.co/1wPVG1pqRk”.
Later that day, he commented on labor statistics and leadership at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), stating: “American families, businesses, and policymakers need accurate labor statistics to make informed decisions. President Trump was right. It’s time for a change at @BLS_gov. https://t.co/JG6xl7G7Lv”.
On September 10, Mullin addressed delays in confirming presidential nominees by referencing statements from political leaders and actions taken by Senate Republicans: ‘”It’s the nominees!” Yeah, right. 1) @ChuckSchumer said in 2022: “both sides have long agreed that a President deserves to have his or her Administration in place, quickly.” 2) @SenateGOP dropped a resolution to confirm a batch of 48 nominees “en bloc” who received’.
The discussion around nominee confirmations comes amid ongoing debates over Senate procedures and efforts to address backlogs in appointments. The mention of potential changes at the Bureau of Labor Statistics follows broader conversations about transparency and accuracy in federal data reporting practices.
