OKC Standard

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin hosted a telephone town hall on Monday evening, engaging with thousands of Oklahomans. The discussion covered various topics, including the recent wildfires in Oklahoma, government accountability, education policy, border security, and tariffs.

Senator Mullin began by addressing the impact of the wildfires on Oklahoma families. He shared a personal story about his wife's relatives losing their home in Stillwater and emphasized the importance of federal assistance. "Our family is here to help personally, plus our office is here to help too," he said. Mullin mentioned ongoing coordination with Governor Stitt, who also experienced losses due to the fires.

The senator discussed waste and fraud in the federal government, referencing President Trump's commitment to accountability. "Promises made, promises kept by the President," Mullin stated, noting that efforts are being made to make the government work for the people again.

On education policy, Mullin criticized federal oversight from Washington D.C., advocating for more local control. He argued that educators should have more say in teaching methods: "Let’s put it back in the hands of the teachers."

Regarding immigration enforcement, Mullin supported deporting criminal illegal aliens and questioned judicial opposition: "These same judges didn’t do one single thing to stop the previous administration from allowing these criminals to come into our country."

Mullin addressed rumors about cuts to benefits such as Social Security and Medicare. He assured constituents that no such cuts would occur but acknowledged efforts to reduce bloated government staffing levels post-COVID-19.

Finally, on tariffs and trade policies, Mullin highlighted a positive trend in manufacturing returning to the U.S., driven by foreign companies investing domestically. He stressed fairness in trade relations: "We’re just looking to be treated fairly."