I don’t know exactly what to think of Graham, and what motivates him. In this case he likely thought he could smooth his way with Trump to get what he wanted, but Trump has been negotiating things at a high level for a long time and wasn’t going to be manipulated by Graham.
Graham’s background is very interesting. He lost both of his parents within 2 years of each other - with his 13 year old sister being orphaned. He adopted her. I think he probably is driven by what he thinks is right, and may at some level have an emotional connection to those who were brought here illegally by their parents. I understand this, but there are children suffering throughout the world, including those afraid to go to school in Chicago. We can come up with solutions that are humane and fair, without granting blanket amnesty and giving the message that immigrating to America is a right instead of a privilege.
I remember writing a long fact filled letter to congressman graham who was constantly flitting from side to side on the decision to impeach Bubba Clinton.
My impression was that Lindsey was irrational and weak minded.
It is now obvious the man places his contributors over his constituents.