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Markwayne Mullin: “In 2024 we had more drug overdose deaths than we did in the…”

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SEN. MULLIN: 'It was well within their authority to do this.' | The Bottom Line

Published December 2, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:21

But are we, why are we concerned about these individuals lives? Do they care about the individuals they've been killing in our streets? Does the American people realize that In 2024 we had more drug overdose deaths than we did in the entire Vietnam War. I mean, it is absolutely absurd. That's why 71% of the American people support sinking these boats before they get to our shores. (02:21–02:32)

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Asserts that drug overdose deaths in 2024 exceeded those during the Vietnam War.

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