Dueling and Denial: The New GOP Platform

We have a President who publicly demonstrates a lack of basic understanding of reality, yet continues to be enabled. At the same time, a nominee for Homeland Security has suggested that dueling is an acceptable way to resolve political disputes. “What I was simply pointing out is some of the rules that still apply to this body. For instance, dueling with two consenting adults is still there.” — Markwayne Mullin March 18, 2026 This is not governance. This is dysfunction. While you debate legislation like the SAVE Act to address a problem that lacks evidence of widespread existence, far more serious threats to our country go unaddressed. We are hearing rhetoric from top officials that appears to endorse actions prohibited under international law. That should alarm every one of you sworn to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law. Meanwhile, Americans are facing real consequences: economic instability, erosion of civil liberties, and growing concern about the state of free speech and a free press. Our alliances are strained, and U.S. credibility on the global stage is weakening. These are not partisan concerns. They are matters of national integrity, security, and constitutional responsibility. Every member of Congress must go on record: Do you support this direction, or will you act to uphold the law, protect democratic institutions, and restore accountability? No on MarkWayne Mullin. Impeach Trump. Release the full Epstein files. End the Iran war.