Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Senator representing Oklahoma, used his social media account on October 1, 2025, to address ongoing federal government operations and criticize Democratic leadership in Congress.
In a post at 13:50 UTC, Mullin shared a brief video message with the caption, “90 seconds. Watch this: https://t.co/k4ombNxrSD”.
Later that day at 14:07 UTC, Mullin commented on the status of his Senate offices during what he termed the “Schumer Shutdown,” stating, “My offices are OPEN, federal casework is being processed for Oklahomans, and the Schumer Shutdown will NOT change our normal business hours.
Democrats won’t do their jobs.
Team Mullin is still here to help. https://t.co/rHjSVRd2xv“.
At 18:06 UTC on the same day, Mullin criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s legislative proposals regarding Medicaid policy and undocumented immigrants. He wrote, “Chuck Schumer’s proposal kills GOP reforms that ENDED taxpayer-funded Medicaid for illegals.
Schumer’s own state, New York, advertises health insurance for criminal illegal aliens. Receipts: https://t.co/HvSgEsru6D“.
These statements come amid ongoing debates in Congress over government funding and immigration policy. Disagreements between congressional Republicans and Democrats have led to repeated threats of government shutdowns in recent years as lawmakers negotiate spending bills and policy provisions related to border security and public benefits eligibility.
