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GOP Senator Won’t Wear a Seat Belt in D.C.

Senator Mullin cites carjacking fears as reason for not wearing a seat belt in Washington, D.C., where car theft is three times higher than any state, despite recent declines.

Summary by Political Wire
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) told Fox News that he doesn’t wear a seat belt when he’s driving in Washington, D.C. so he can act more swiftly if he gets carjacked.Said Mullin: "I’m not joking when I say this. I drive around in Washington, D.C. in my Jeep and, yes, I do drive myself. And I d

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npr broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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