Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe has criticized Jimmy Kimmel for his criticism of plumbers moving into politics, calling it "tone deaf" and "offensive." The criticism stems from Kimmel's criticism of President Donald Trump's nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security due to Mullin's previous work as a plumber. Kimmel responded by reminding his audience of previous criticism of U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for having formerly worked as a bartender. Rowe praised Mullin for his skill and freedom to pursue politics. He also encouraged people to donate to his mikeroweWORKS foundation.