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John Thune: “I'm hoping [Senator Mullen] will be voted out of the…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

Thune Joins The Hugh Hewitt Show

Published March 18, 2026 | Video Starts at 08:31

And now they've seen Senator Paul and Senator Mullen kind of come into verbal blows today. Does Senator Mullen have the votes to get confirmed? Because we need him confirmed quickly. We do, and they'll. I'm hoping [Senator Mullen] will be voted out of the Committee tomorrow. I think that'll be the case. And then we'll get him up on the floor early next week. We got to fill that position, and he's the right person for it. And yes, there are some. (08:31–08:35)

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Predicts that Senator Mullen will be voted out of the Committee the following day.

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