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GOP senators privately admit Rand Paul was right about Mullin after 'vicious' takedown

Mar 19, 2026Far Left

WASHINGTON — Republican U.S. senators look ready to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Sen. Markwayne Mullin, even as many privately admit Sen. Rand Paul’s "vicious" dissection of their colleague during his confirmation hearing wasn't wrong.While Republican senators are prepared to approve Mullin’s nomination, that doesn’t mean they want…

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