Mullin calls Teamsters president 'a good friend' when questioned on 2023 incident

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At his Senate confirmation hearing, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., responded to Sen. Rand Paul's questioning about a 2023 incident between Mullin and Teamsters President Sean O'Brien. Mullin said that he and O'Brien, who was sitting behind him in support, were now good friends.

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Mullin calls Teamsters president 'a good friend' when questioned on 2023 incident

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At his Senate confirmation hearing, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., responded to Sen. Rand Paul's questioning about a 2023 incident between Mullin and Teamsters President Sean O'Brien. Mullin said that he and O'Brien, who was sitting behind him in support, were now good friends.