Rand Paul: “It’s not the U.S.’s job to be involved in this war. Iraq was a mess…”

On the recordJune 16, 2025

It’s not the U.S.’s job to be involved in this war. Iraq was a mess, Afghanistan was a mess.

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Paul argues against U.S. involvement in the conflict, referencing past military engagements.

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Rand Paul: “It’s not the U.S.’s job to be involved in this war. Iraq was a mess, Afghanistan was a mess.”