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US Marine Corps veterans protested against the military action in Iraq and were forcibly removed from their posts March 4th,2026  A progressive veterans group sharply criticized Sen. Markwayne Mullin for vividly describing the sensory experience of war despite never having served in the military. The backlash comes as the U.S. intensifies military action against Iran, prompting scrutiny of political rhetoric on combat. ‘forever wars’ to launching a prolonged Middle East conflict. Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced a biting public takedown from VoteVets after describing the sensory details of war on Fox News while defending Donald Trump’s Iran policy. The group, which supports Democratic veterans, pointed out Mullin’s lack of military service and mocked his comments as repeated slip calling Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth 'President Hegseth.' Mullin’s comments came during an active conflict with Iran in which American service members emphasize that firsthand experience shapes credible discussion of war, and public statements without such experience can draw sharp reactions. The timing of Mullin’s remarks, amid ongoing casualties, likely intensified the backlash from groups like VoteVets. |
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