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Markwayne Mullin: “In 2024, there was over 66,500 individuals that died of drug…”

Featuring: Markwayne Mullin, Republican | U.S. Senate, Oklahoma

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SEN. MULLIN: 'Go back to where you came from.' | Frontline

Published | Video Starts at 03:35

Thank goodness. You know, as you know this, Carl, we've lost more on our lawless streets because of drugs. In 2024, there was over 66,500 individuals that died of drug overdoses. And that's more than the entire Vietnam War, which we lost just over 56,000 individuals. And you're griping that President Trump is trying to do this. (03:35–03:42)

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