Lindsey Graham
Updates on Lindsey Graham, the senior U.S. senator from South Carolina. A Republican, he has represented South Carolina since 2003. He currently holds the seat vacated by Strom Thurmond. Before the U.S. Senate, Graham represented South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1995 and 2003. He unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination for president in 2016, losing to President Donald Trump.
Cindy McCain Warns GOP Can't Survive by Appealing to Humanity's 'Dark Side'
Senator John McCain's widow said the Republican Party is on the "brink" and will be forced to either "find its way or dissolve."
Lindsey Graham Calls Donald Trump a Cross Between Helms, Reagan and Barnum
"It's just this bigger than life deal," Graham said about Trump. "He could make the Republican Party something that nobody else I know can make it. He can make it bigger, he can make it stronger, he can make it more diverse and he also could destroy it."
Lindsey Graham Warns Donald Trump Could 'Destroy' GOP After Combative CPAC
The Republican senator also said Trump had the power to make the party stronger and more diverse.
Graham Tells Biden to 'Pick Up the Phone' as Senate Stalls on Unemployment
At the time Graham spoke, the Senate had been stalled for more than five hours over dueling amendments to expand unemployment benefits — which are due to expire on March 14.
Lindsey Graham's 'Waffle House' Plan Offers Alternative to $15 Minimum Wage
"I don't mind looking at increasing the minimum wage in a responsible way," Graham said. "That will be easier for business and get us to where we want to go."
Graham Dismisses Trump's CPAC Voter Fraud Claims: 'I Haven't Seen Evidence'
The Republican senator said the former president's false claims aren't a "winning storyline" and get "in the way of the future."
Lindsey Graham Doesn't Want Andrew Cuomo to Resign Without Offering Defense
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday urged critics of Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to allow the governor to "defend himself" against multiple allegations of sexual harassment, instead of "jumping to the conclusion" that Cuomo should resign.
Graham Says GOP Is Trump's Party and 'He's Allowed Me to Be in His World'
"I actually like President Trump, he's been very nice to me," the South Carolina senator said. "This is his party."
Seth Meyers Lambastes Lindsey Graham, Says Senator is Trump's 'Chihuahua'
"Republicans stuck by Trump no matter how bad he was for the party because they agreed with him," Meyers said in his Thursday night monologue.
Graham Says Trump Is More 'Dominant' in GOP Than McConnell
The Republican senator from South Carolina said McConnell's condemnation of the former president did not reflect the GOP caucus.
'Stay Tuned': Lara Trump Talks Possible Senate Run Amid Graham Support
In addition to being supported by Republican leaders, Lara Trump was also chosen as the preferred candidate among other possible Republican contenders in the 2022 race.
Lindsey Graham Predicts Donald Trump Will Lead the GOP in Coming Months
"I think you're going to see, over the next couple of months, Donald Trump lead the Republican Party on policy and give us the energy we need to take back the House and the Senate," Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said during Fox News appearance on Monday.
Republican Lawmakers Make Florida Trek to Win Over Trump's Support
Republican lawmakers have been making the trip to Florida to try to keep former President Donald Trump close after his unsuccessful reelection bid.
GOP Senators Urge Congress to Probe Andrew Cuomo's Nursing Home Scandal
Republican senators want to schedule hearings for the Cuomo administration's alleged withholding of the number of nursing home COVID-19 deaths.
Lindsey Graham Would Tell McConnell GOP Can't Win Senate Without Trump
"We don't have a snowball's chance in hell of taking back the majority without Donald Trump," Senator Lindsey Graham said Tuesday.
These 3 Republicans Have Broken With Mitch McConnell to Stand With Trump
"Frankly, the most dangerous was Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who took to the floor and essentially gave the Biden Justice Department cover to prosecute the president," GOP Florida Representative Matt Gaetz said.
Graham: McConnell's 'Dereliction of Duty' Attack on Trump Will Hurt GOP
"I think Senator McConnell's speech, he got a load off his chest, obviously, but unfortunately he put a load on the backs of Republicans," the South Carolina senator said.
Graham Warns Kamala Harris May Be Impeached if GOP Takes Back House
"We've opened Pandora's Box here, and I'm sad for the country," said the Republican senator from South Carolina on Sunday.
Sen. Graham Says Lara Trump Could Enter Congressional Race in N.C.
Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, a former television producer, has been heavily-linked with a Senate bid.
Trump's Impeachment Acquittal Celebrated in Tucker Carlson Parody on SNL
In Saturday Night Live's cold open, the Fox News host brought out a series of Trump allies to give their thoughts after the former president was acquitted in the Senate.
Graham Blames 'Liberal Media' Over Impeachment, Changes Vote On Witnesses
The South Carolina senator blamed media reports when changing his vote to call witnesses.
Lindsey Graham Will Ask Donald Trump to Help GOP in 2022
The South Carolina senator told reporters that Trump was key to the Republican's future, Politico reported.
Trump Lawyer Raises Eyebrows by Meeting 'Very Friendly' GOP Senators
Ted Cruz, one of the GOP senators, said that senators are not jurors, but the oath of impartiality that senators take before impeachment trials makes the issue sound confusing.
Lindsey Graham Questions What Nancy Pelosi Knew Before Capitol Insurrection
Lindsey Graham said Democrats' impeachment claims that Donald Trump had incited the crowd before the Capitol Building insurrection had "fallen apart."
Lindsey Graham: 'Not Guilty' Vote 'Growing' After New Impeachment Video
"I think most Republicans found the presentation by the House Managers offensive and absurd," Graham said.
Graham Assures Trump 'Case Is Over,' Plays Down Ex-President's Frustrations
Senator Lindsey Graham spoke to Trump on Tuesday night and reminded him that 44 senators voted to dismiss the case.
GOP Sens Lean on Constitutional Argument, Still Opposed to Convicting Trump
The U.S. Senate will hear hours of testimony in the case to convict former President Donald Trump of inciting the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, but many GOP senators already have made up their minds that they'll vote against a conviction.
Lindsey Graham Slams Trump Impeachment Lawyer Bruce Castor's Opening Speech
"I thought I knew where it was going," Senator Lindsey Graham told reporters on Tuesday, "and I really didn't know where it was going."
Lindsey Graham, Tim Scott May Face Censure From South Carolina County GOP
Scott and Graham refused to object to the certification of President Joe Biden's win in the 2020 election.
Lindsey Graham Agrees Trump Can Be Prosecuted But Opposes Impeachment
"Impeachment is a political process," the Republican senator said Sunday. "I think this is a very bad idea."
