Lindsey Graham remembered as ‘true American original’ at Capitol memorial

Washington gathered at the Capitol to honor Lindsey Graham, the longtime South Carolina Republican senator, with speakers calling him a 'true American original' and a 'swashbuckling' presence in the chamber. The Guardian reports that political leaders reflected on his blend of 'America First' rhetoric with a career-long push for interventionist foreign policy. Once a rival of Donald Trump, Graham became one of his most steadfast allies, and he remained an outspoken hawk on Capitol Hill, championing the US-Israel war on Iran and steady support for Israel throughout his tenure. He was also a prominent voice in the anti-abortion movement.

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