Posted on 02/16/2026 10:58:44 AM PST by hcmama
"The South Carolina GOP senator is using golf, good humor and frequent White House visits to try to influence foreign policy and keep Trump close as he faces a primary challenge.
I’m his north star,” Graham told NBC News in an interview this week, a bold remark few in his party would dare make. “We disagree, but he knows where I am coming from. He sees me helping him as much as anybody in the Senate.”
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Late last month, Graham temporarily blocked a $1.2 trillion deal to avert a government shutdown. Asked by reporters why he would block something that Trump himself had signed off on, Graham interjected: “You know what? I’m a senator. I like President Trump a lot. You didn’t negotiate with me.”
Graham was pushing an unpopular provision to allow a group of eight senators, himself included, to sue the government after their phone records were obtained in a special counsel investigation without notification. Even the White House didn’t like it, but Graham said he didn’t care.
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Meanwhile, Trump's numbers continue to sink.
I don't get it
I’m his north star”
I sure as hell didn’t vote for that. I want Linda tossed, that is what I want.
STFU Linda, and no, Trey Gowdy is not going to replace Pam Blondie.
The last time Linda was appropriately scrutinized was when Trump gave out Linda’s cell phone number.
Says a lot about the Senate.
“””When Lindsey speaks, its usually cringe worthy...””
But he sure is a cute little feller.
Greasy little sycophant.
Keep your friends close, but your enemies even closer.
One of the truly more morally and personally repellent swamp creatures to ever slither on the Senate floor.
He’s a heavyweight so we’re stuck with him. He comes in handy from time to time-think SCOTUS. It’s up to the others to keep him in check.
Yes he cooperates and for Trump that’s very valuable. I get it.
Fake POS
Trump says Linseed comes through when he needs him.
Am I crazy, or does Lindsay Graham come across as a creepy little homo?
Captain Obvious
He is Trump’s North Star with Uranus Rising. ;-)
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