While Michael Moore is busy lobbying for an unlimited Secret Service budget to protect President Obama, the office of Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is confirming that the freshman Congressman has received death threats against himself and his family in the form of letters.
Rep Markwayne Mullin's office says "precautions have been taken to ensure the safety of his wife and children" after death threats were made
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 20, 2013
House Sgt at Arms and federal authorities probing death threats against freshman Rep Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), his wife and kids.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 20, 2013
BREAKING: OK Congressman Markwayne Mullin & his family have received death threats. Mullin got "threatening letters." Feds investigating
— Adam Paluka (@APaluka) January 19, 2013
Pray for @RepMullin of Oklahoma and his family. None of our leaders should ever be threatened…and attacking their families is disgusting.
— Spoa Steph (@SpoaSteph) January 20, 2013
Mullin’s run for Congress in 2012 was his first political campaign.