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'Charlie Kirk Show' Host Slams Rand Paul for "Grudge" Against Markwayne Mullin

Paul challenged Mullin’s past remarks and conduct during Mullin’s Homeland Security confirmation hearing.

'Charlie Kirk Show' Host Slams Rand Paul for "Grudge" Against Markwayne Mullin
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Charlie Kirk Show host Andrew Kolvet defended Markwayne Mullin and accused Sen. Rand Paul of holding a grudge after Paul questioned Mullin’s conduct during his Homeland Security confirmation hearing.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator and Homeland Security nominee questioned by Paul at his confirmation hearing

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Donald Trump
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President who nominated Mullin for Homeland Security secretary

Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Former Homeland Security secretary whom Mullin was nominated to replace

ALSO MENTIONED  Andrew Kolvet, Turning Point USA spokesman and Charlie Kirk Show host who defended Mullin and criticized Paul; Greg Bovino, Former head of the Minneapolis immigration sweeps; Sean O’Brien, Teamsters president who sat behind Mullin as a character witness

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Senate Holds Hearing on Markwayne Mullin’s DHS Nomination

At Markwayne Mullin’s Senate confirmation hearing for Homeland Security secretary, Rand Paul challenged him over past remarks about Paul’s assault and political violence, and said he would vote against the nomination. Left-leaning outlets center Paul’s criticism, with some presenting it as merited and relevant to Mullin’s fitness. Center outlets pair the confrontation with Mullin’s answers and questions about DHS policy, funding, immigration and travel. Right-leaning outlets also stress the clash, while some foreground Mullin’s rebuttal or question Paul’s conduct.

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