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Sen. Rand Paul Tells His TSA Story: Threatend 'Full-Body Patdown' if I Used My Phone

You can get the full details on the Rand Paul TSA incident from our earlier story here. But below is Paul telling his side of the story to WTVF-TV. According to him, once he was pulled aside after setting off a scanner, he was told that if he used his phone he would be given a "full-body patdown:"

WSMV-TV has a slightly different account. It says that Paul was told to leave once he decided to use his phone.

By the way, Rand Paul will be joining the Glenn Beck radio program on Tuesday at 11 am ET.

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Jonathon M. Seidl is a former managing editor of Blaze News and a best-selling author and speaker. His next book, “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic,” will be released on October 7, 2025.
Jonathon M. Seidl

Jonathon M. Seidl

Jonathon M. Seidl is a former managing editor of Blaze News and a best-selling author and speaker. His next book, “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic,” will be released on October 7, 2025.

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