Transcript: Sen. Rand Paul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 23, 2025
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The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 23, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to Republican Senator Rand Paul, who joins us from Bowling Green, Kentucky. Welcome back to the program, Senator. A lot to get to, but on this concern about political violence or angry rhetoric, I know the President himself has survived these two attempts on his life. You talked to us about those risks to him.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Sen. Rand Paul used a CBS interview to criticize President Donald Trump’s rhetoric, question U.S. actions against Venezuela-linked cartels, and push his own ideas on health care and foreign policy.
Key Points:
- Paul said Trump’s language about opponents is reckless and helps fuel political violence.
- He said swatting and other threats have hit people on both sides of politics, including his own family.
- Paul defended his push for an independent Republican voice, including a health care plan built around group buying to lower costs.
- He argued the Trump administration is acting like it is at war with Venezuela-linked cartels without clearly declaring war or giving lawmakers enough briefings.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Trump’s harsh rhetoric and possible action on Venezuela could raise political tension, add legal risk, and make drug policy less predictable for households and businesses.
Positive Impact
Paul’s call for more independent voices and a health-based drug approach could push debates toward lower insurance costs and better treatment for patients.
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- Primary:Senator Rand Paulperson
- Major:President Donald Trumpperson
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Central interview subject; the transcript focuses on his views on political rhetoric, Homeland Security, drug cartels, and health.
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Major referenced actor whose rhetoric, pressure on lawmakers, and administration actions are directly discussed by Rand Paul.
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Named as part of Paul’s health-care proposal for collective insurance purchasing.
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Named as part of Paul’s health-care proposal for collective insurance purchasing.
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Paul’s committee chairmanship and the homeland security context make this a meaningful institutional reference, though it is not.
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Mentioned as a Republican lawmaker whose reported decision to step away is discussed as part of intra-party disagreement.
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Named as part of Paul’s health-care proposal for collective insurance purchasing.
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