Markwayne Mullin

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Trump Retaliates: General’s Promotion Blocked Over Afghanistan Withdrawal

Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin blocked the promotion of Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, the last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan, to four-star general. This action follows President Trump’s threats to punish officials involved in the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal and potential court-martial proceedings. Donahue’s nomination, among hundreds, was stalled, prompting criticism from figures like retired Gen. Tony Thomas and former State Department official Heather Nauert. The hold jeopardizes Donahue’s promotion with the upcoming Senate recess and change in Congress.

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Republican Senator Demands Release of Gaetz Ethics Report

Following President-elect Trump’s controversial nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, a debate erupted regarding the release of a pending ethics report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use against Gaetz. While some Republicans, including Senator Markwayne Mullin, advocate for the Senate’s access to the report, others, like House Speaker Mike Johnson, oppose public release. Despite Gaetz denying wrongdoing and a prior DOJ investigation concluding without charges, the situation tests Republican unity and presents a strategic challenge for Democrats, who are urged to focus on broader legislative concerns rather than individual appointments.

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