A wild scoop: A GOP lawmaker has been trying to travel to *Taliban-controlled Afghanistan* in a rogue evacuation mission despite efforts by the Pentagon & State Dept to discourage him. Officials are unsure of his current whereabouts. From @tylerpager & me washingtonpost.com/politics/mulli…
Rep. Markwayne Mullin’s exploits are notable. He phoned the US ambassador to Tajikistan from Tbilisi saying he needed the diplomat’s help bringing a huge amount of cash into Tajikistan en route to Afghanistan, per officials. The embassy said no; Mullin was outraged, they said.
“To say this is extremely dangerous is a massive understatement,” said a State Department official aware of Mullin’s attempts to enter Afghanistan
On Tuesday, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy went silent and walked away after being asked if he had spoken to Mullin or if he knew where the Oklahoman was.
Amazing new statement from Congressman Mullin’s office does not mention where he currently is but says he is “safe” and “will continue to do anything … to bring home all Americans from the war zone” … “We have no further comment” 
Congressman Mullin finally resurfaces in an Instagram post in which he says he is "heading home" (!)
"Have we been helping get Americans out of Afghanistan, yes. Is the mission continuing, yes. Am I missing, no. Did I go dark for a little, yes..." instagram.com/p/CTRXxr4L-nL/
"Have we been helping get Americans out of Afghanistan, yes. Is the mission continuing, yes. Am I missing, no. Did I go dark for a little, yes..." instagram.com/p/CTRXxr4L-nL/
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