Republican Senator Rejects Reality During Hearing on Race and Education

During a hearing on race and education, Republican senator Markwayne Mullin said "I don't want reality" when questioned about childcare and the teaching of race. Mullin later said he "misspoke" and continued to question a witness about whether a book meant to teach children about racism was appropriate for early learning classes. Mullin's confrontational style has caused comment before, and he is an election denier, former cage fighter, and plumbing company owner who sat in the US House before being elected to the Senate last year.