Senator Mullen was grilled by senators over temperament, stolen valor, and ICE in a confirmation hearing. Mullen addressed remarks made by the chairman of the Senate Committee, calling himself a "liar" and stated that he would always speak directly to his face and would never back down from challenges. He defended himself against accusations of being a liar and stated his intention to protect all parties in the country as Secretary of Homeland. Despite the partisan bickering, Mullen acknowledged that he has a job to do and doesn't like to fail. He also acknowledged that his love for his wife, who fell in love with him at 18 years old and 19 years old, had to work through the process.