How Lindsey Graham Found the Only MAGA Loophole
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham is running for a fifth term in South Carolina with President Donald Trump's support, despite some differences with the MAGA movement's usual positions. Unlike Texas Senator John Cornyn, who lost his seat after failing to earn Trump’s backing, Graham has maintained a close relationship with Trump and secured his early endorsement.Key Facts
- Lindsey Graham is a four-term senator seeking a fifth term in South Carolina.
- President Trump has endorsed Graham early in the primary race.
- Graham’s foreign policy views differ from the “America First” MAGA ideology, especially on issues like Iran.
- John Cornyn in Texas lost his Senate seat after failing to get Trump’s endorsement.
- Cornyn supported Ukraine aid and a bipartisan gun safety bill, which distanced him from MAGA supporters.
- Texas saw a "MAGA purge" when Trump-backed challenger Ken Paxton defeated Cornyn.
- Graham is close to Trump personally, being a golfing partner and trusted advisor on some foreign policy matters.
- Unlike Graham, Graham’s Republican challengers in South Carolina have not united to challenge him strongly.
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