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Pennsylvania’s Doug Mastriano is under fire in his Senate confirmation hearing for Slovakia’s ambassador post, facing intense scrutiny over his January 6th ties and inflammatory social media posts. Senators like Kaine challenged his fitness for diplomacy, questioning his commitment to peaceful transitions and his views on religion in public office. Mastriano defended his actions as constitutional duty, but critics found his answers vague and evasive. Despite GOP backing and support from fellow Pennsylvanian Dave McCormick, the vote remains uncertain — a major career leap for Mastriano, but one fraught with political peril.

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