President Donald J. Trump said the late Senator Lindsey Graham adopted a surprising shift on foreign policy during his final weeks, calling for diplomacy.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump said late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), whose funeral was held on Tuesday, privately shifted his stance on Iran in the weeks before his death, and that the longtime foreign policy hawk urged pursuing a negotiated settlement rather than continued military action. 📺 DETAIL: Graham, who died suddenly on July 11 at age 71, had long been one of the Senate’s strongest advocates for military intervention abroad, including support for action against Iran and continued U.S. backing for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Trump said Graham had become convinced “it’s better to make a deal” with Iran. The President also reflected on Graham’s legacy, saying he often joked the senator “liked war” and had “never seen a war he didn’t like.” Graham had frequently argued that supporting Ukraine was in America’s national interest and, following a visit to Kiev, said he believed there was a path to ending the conflict by strengthening Ukraine while pursuing a diplomatic resolution. Trump’s remarks came as family, friends, and political leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., for Graham’s funeral, where he was remembered for his decades of service in the Senate and his influence on U.S. foreign policy. 💬 KEY QUOTE: “Lindsey liked war, to be honest with you… He’s never seen a war he didn’t like,” said Trump, but added that the late lawmaker had recently said, “It’s better to make a deal in this case than just destroying the rest of the country.” 🎯 IMPACT: Trump’s remarks on Graham’s advocacy for diplomacy in his final weeks stand in stark contrast to the senator’s longstanding reputation as a proponent of military intervention. |
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