GOP Senator Doubles Down on Bizarre Drunk-Voting Defense of Pete Hegseth

A GOP senator who controversially defended President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon against allegations of excessive drinking by claiming U.S. lawmakers turn up to vote drunk is sticking to his guns. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) made the claim Tuesday during a confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee who stands accused of being visibly drunk at work during his past careers in broadcasting and veterans’ advocacy. “How many senators have showed up dr