Winnipeg Free Press
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May 18, 2026
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Defense secretary steps into key Kentucky election to attack Trump critic
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ML v2 (DistilBERT)
0.457 · RIGHT
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Article Excerpt
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a high-profile stop in Kentucky on Thursday, wading into the state’s contentious primary race and taking a swipe at U.S. Senator Rand Paul.
Austin, who is a former four-star admiral and has served as President Joe Biden's top defense official for more than two years, addressed a crowd of supporters gathered outside Paul’s campaign headquarters in Bowling Green. The event came just days after Austin criticized Paul over his comments about the January 6th Capitol riot, which resulted in numerous arrests.
In a brief appearance, Austin emphasized his support f…
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