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Jimmy Kimmel drew criticism from Republican lawmakers and conservative commentators on Tuesday after mocking newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

Mullin, the previous Oklahoma senator, was sworn in as the nation’s ninth DHS secretary on Tuesday, a day after his Senate affirmation on a 54-45 vote.

During his monologue, Kimmel criticized Mullin’s background as a former blended martial arts fighter and plumber.

“We have a plumber protecting us from terrorism now,” Kimmel said. “It worked for Super Mario. Why not Markwayne?”

He continued by questioning the administration’s cupboard picks.

“But honestly, I mean, if Trump is going to keep picking these unqualified people to run the department, why not have more fun with it? I mean, next time instead of Markwayne, how about Lil Wayne for Homeland Security? At least we can get a concert out of it, right?”

The monologue sparked sharp responses from GOP lawmakers who characterised Kimmel’s remarks as elitist assaults on working-class Americans.

“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.

Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., supplied a prolonged protection of tradespeople.

“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.”

Collins added, “Late night political commentary masquerading as comedy would never be missed.”

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, responded with a quip, “I prefer plumbers to woke & unfunny comedians.”

Other conservative figures piled on.

RealClearInvestigations senior author Mark Hemingway wrote, “I would much rather be protected by plumbers than lawyers.”

A DHS spokesperson dismissed the controversy while defending Mullin.

“DHS is too busy arresting gang members, terrorists, pedophiles, rapists, murderers, and other criminal illegal aliens to engage in this kind of silliness,” the official told Fox News Digital.