Lindsey Graham Championed Israel, Even as Wars Eroded American Support

The New York Times | July 12, 2026, 1:11 p.m. | Original
The Republican senator from South Carolina had an intense interest in the Middle East, and was a staunch supporter of U.S. strikes on Iran.
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