U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) joined Miranda Devine on the latest Pod Force One episode for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense discussion on foreign policy, immigration, surveillance, and holding power accountable.
Full episode of Sen. Paul's interview here (duration 40 mins) [VIDEO]
On Iran: Strength First, Then Smart Diplomacy
Paul prefers peace but sees value in the current leverage after military action. He supports negotiating sanction relief in exchange for verifiable removal of enriched uranium, noting most wars end through talks—not unconditional surrender. He cited history (e.g., post-WWII Japan) and pushed back against hardliners rejecting any deal.
Immigration & Voter Integrity
Paul praised border enforcement wins but stressed a “wall around the welfare system” so the American dream means jobs, not dependency. He backs the SAVE Act and stronger measures against mail-in ballot issues for real election integrity.
Fauci and COVID Accountability
Paul has led congressional oversight on gain-of-function research and pandemic origins for years. He continues calling for answers despite the broad pardon.
Major new disclosure: On her final day as DNI (June 19, 2026), Tulsi Gabbard released declassified documents and communications. She detailed how Fauci directed millions in taxpayer funds to dangerous gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, worked with politicized IC elements to suppress the lab-leak theory, and allegedly lied to Congress under oath in 2024.
This strengthens the record for scrutiny and renewed calls for transparency on high-risk research.
Gabbard last statement as Director of Nat'l Intelligence here
Today, on my final day as Director of National Intelligence, I’m releasing never-before-seen communications and documents exposing how Dr. Fauci provided millions in US taxpayer dollars to fund dangerous gain-of-function research at the Wuhan lab, worked with politicized elements… pic.twitter.com/ZMdliW4zyS
— DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) June 19, 2026
Surveillance, FISA & Russiagate
Paul keeps pushing warrant requirements for FISA to protect Americans. He referenced past fights against Brennan and Comey and the need to constrain intelligence powers no matter who holds office.
Rand Paul often provides a principled counterpoint within the GOP on limited government and skepticism of overreach. This interview, plus Gabbard’s release, highlights why transparency on spending, origins, and power matters.
What stood out? Does the new Fauci disclosure change the conversation for you? Comments open below.
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