Jimmy Kimmel's dig at 'plumber' DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin ripped as 'elite' by online critics

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Kimmel's comments were viewed as elitist by many commentators on X, who accused the comedian of mocking working-class professions.

"The disdain for which the Democrats and Hollywood elites have for working class Americans - and folks who step up to do important jobs for their country - is shameful.

These people need help," Sen.

Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., wrote.

Sen.

Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joked, "I prefer plumbers to woke & unfunny comedians."
"I would much rather be protected by plumbers than lawyers," RealClearInvestigations senior writer Mark Hemingway agreed.

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"Not a great look," Substack journalist Chris Cillizza wrote.

"The elites too often look down their noses at blue collar, middle America.

They try to demean a man by calling him a plumber.

As if plumbing is something to be ashamed of or is somehow a lesser profession than a court jester turning tricks on late night commentary (comedy is dead).

But even just calling a U.S Senator and cabinet secretary a plumber doesn't do justice to a man, who built a successful business in a highly competitive environment that provides jobs for several plumbers actually and others that then feed many families," Rep.

Mike Collins, R-Ga., wrote.

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He added, "Plumbers, truckers, builders, tradesmen, etc built this country and continue to be vital part of our economy's backbone.

It's not just jobs.

It's a spirt of actually using the sweat of your brown, determination and yes, intellect, to add in a productive way to America—a land of pioneers.

Western civilization can't survive without the men and women who provide blue collar services.

Late night political commentary masquerading as comedy would never be missed."
In a comment to Fox News Digital, a DHS spokesperson said, "DHS is too busy arresting gang members, terrorists, pedophiles, rapists, murderers, and other criminal illegal aliens to engage in this kind of silliness."