Lindsey Graham’s hawkish ideology leaves a legacy of destruction | Moustafa Bayoumi
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away, was known for his strong support of aggressive U.S. foreign policies and close alliance with Israel. Throughout his career, he pushed for military actions in the Middle East and supported key decisions like moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem.Key Facts
- Lindsey Graham was a four-term Republican senator from South Carolina.
- President Donald Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor Graham.
- Both Republicans and Democrats expressed respect for Graham after his death.
- Graham strongly supported the U.S. going to war in Iraq and maintained support even after problems emerged.
- He advocated for strong military action against Iran and opposed the Iran nuclear deal.
- Graham backed moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem in 2017.
- He was a major recipient of donations from the pro-Israel group Aipac.
- Graham supported giving Israel military aid and defended Israel’s actions in conflicts like the 2023 Gaza war.
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