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From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump
By Will Weissert, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 12, 2026
· 5 min read
After the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, Sen. Lindsey Graham said he had finally had enough of the man who was championed by the mob that stormed the pillar of American democracy: President Donald Trump.“Trump and I, we’ve had a hell of a journey. I hate it to end this way. Oh my God, I hate it. F...
Key takeaway Lindsey Graham said he had finally had enough of the man who was championed by the mob that stormed the pillar of American democracy: President Donald Trump.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? After the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, Sen. Lindsey Graham said he had finally had enough of the man who was championed by the mob that stormed the pillar of American democracy: President Donald Trump.“Trump and I, we’ve had a hell of a journey. I hate it to end this way. Oh my God, I hate it. F...
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