OKC Standard

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) participated in a discussion on Fox News' The Will Cain Podcast covering several key topics, including 'Liberation Day' tariffs, threats from China, updated military standards, and the influence of district judges.

Regarding the 'Liberation Day' tariffs, Mullin stated, "President Trump did something similar to this his first term in office, and we saw bring home wages raise for the first time in decades, at a higher rate than what we used to past inflation. We saw inflation drop 1.4%." He emphasized the need for a reset following the Biden administration and spoke on the measures taken by President Trump to support future generations by strengthening domestic manufacturing.

Turning to reciprocal tariffs, Mullin highlighted challenges in trade with Japan. He noted, "Japan has 0% tariffs on American-made vehicles going into Japan, but you cannot go there and buy an American vehicle." He further expressed confidence in American-made products competing globally, and the United States' standing as a strong economy.

Mullin addressed concerns about China, pointing to U.S. infrastructure's superiority, "We have an infrastructure that China can’t compete with. We can move product from point A to point B faster and more efficiently than China can." He mentioned President Trump's actions to combat China's economic strategies, such as the Belt and Road Initiative.

Regarding military standards, Mullin cited input from a friend and athlete, "She says, if we want to serve alongside males, then there’s 100% we should have to meet the same requirements." Mullin supports maintaining equal standards for all service members, regardless of gender.

Finally, Mullin criticized the authority of district judges in obstructing the president's agenda, "I don’t think a district court judge should have the authority to put an injunction nationwide, against the president United States." He reaffirmed the enforcement of laws related to immigration and gang involvement.