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Sen. Lindsey Graham appeared on Fox News Sunday praising the Trump administration’s Iran strikes and pressed for direct U.S. action in Cuba and other nearby targets, signaling continuing GOP support for a more aggressive foreign policy; the remarks drew criticism from Meghan McCain and highlight tensions within political circles over U.S. involvement abroad.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime advocate of taking action against Iran, spent months persuading Donald Trump after their 2024 discussions—beginning on a golf course and shifting to TV appearances and private White House talks—that Trump should own an Iran strike. Graham argued Iran’s program threatens regional stability and Israel-Arab normalization, and his lobbying intensified in the weeks leading up to a large U.S.-Israel operation against Iran’s missile and nuclear programs. The decision signaled a hawkish shift in Trump’s second term and drew bipartisan scrutiny and GOP pushback over process, even as Graham aims to build a Senate coalition to solidify Israel-Arab ties via a treaty.
Sen. Lindsey Graham drew social-media mockery after defending U.S.-Israel actions against Iran on Fox News and jokingly asked which figure is worse for the world—Trump, Netanyahu (Bibi), or the Ayatollah, adding that the Ayatollah would finish third.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Cuba is the next target for U.S. regime change under Trump, calling the Cuban dictatorship's days numbered and tying the claim to broader tensions involving Venezuela's Maduro and a concurrent Iran operation.
Sen. Lindsey Graham praised the US-Israeli airstrikes that killed Iran's top leader, framing the operation as a turning point against Iran and saying the 'mothership of terrorism' is sinking; he indicated the goal is to cripple Iran's military capabilities rather than topple its regime, while suggesting a future reshaping of regional alliances with support from Democrats.
Sen. Lindsey Graham used a Munich Security Conference appearance to urge Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan to stop escalating Gulf realignment, warning that tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi could bolster Iran and affect regional stability; he pressed for broader cooperation with Israel and urged leaders to think big picture beyond Yemen and Sudan conflicts.
At the Munich Security Conference, Senator Lindsey Graham pressed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to end the Saudi-UAE rift, arguing the UAE's close ties with Israel and its backing of the Abraham Accords threaten regional balance and embolden Iran; he urged a bigger‑picture approach despite broader conflicts in Yemen and Sudan, and warned against backing away from confronting Iran.
At a Munich security summit, Sen. Thom Tillis implicitly rebuked Sen. Lindsey Graham’s dismissive remark about Greenland’s ownership amid President Trump’s threat to seize the Danish territory, stressing that Greenland’s 85,000 indigenous people deserve respect and sovereignty. The exchange underscores a GOP split on foreign policy as NATO allies warn that aggressive moves could rupture the alliance, and Trump ultimately backed down after objections from several Republicans.
Sen. Lindsey Graham has re-emerged at the center of the immigration debate, pushing for a crackdown on sanctuary cities and using his leverage over DHS funding to force floor votes, while courting Trump and signaling a MAGA-aligned pivot ahead of his reelection.
The Senate aims to move a funding package to avert a partial federal shutdown, but Lindsey Graham’s opposition to a House-backed provision tied to investigations delays progress; leadership hopes to act by Friday, while the House plans a Monday vote if the Senate sends the package, with hard‑liners pressing concessions (including voter-ID measures) that could force delays or a longer DHS stopgap. A Texas runoff may tighten Speaker Johnson’s margin, complicating party‑line votes on the funding bill.
Sen. Lindsey Graham urged President Trump to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during a Fox News interview, arguing it would embolden protesters as Iran faces nationwide demonstrations. He labeled Khamenei a modern-day Hitler and said action should ‘end this.’ Trump said the U.S. is weighing strong options in response to the crackdown, as hundreds have been killed and thousands arrested in the unrest.
Senator Lindsey Graham indicated that land strikes in Venezuela are a 'real possibility' amid rising tensions and US military actions against vessels linked to drug trafficking, with discussions about removing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and potential future military operations, though some critics label these actions as illegal or as murder.
Senator Lindsey Graham discusses the potential U.S. military actions against Venezuela and Colombia to combat drug trafficking, emphasizing the authority of the President to use force without a formal declaration of war, and defending the legality and necessity of such operations to protect American safety.
Senator Lindsey Graham expressed enthusiastic support for Donald Trump's UN speech, even suggesting Trump should remain in power beyond his term, which drew sharp criticism and mockery from opponents. The article highlights Graham's uncritical praise and the backlash from critics on social media.
Norway's Prime Minister responded to US Senator Lindsey Graham's criticism of the country's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund over its divestment from Caterpillar, clarifying that the decision was not political and highlighting the fund's ethical guidelines amid tensions related to Israel and Gaza.