Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, addressed recent events in a series of posts on his official X account on September 17, 2025. His comments centered on the death of Charlie Kirk and the announcement that Representative Michael McCaul would not seek reelection.
On September 17, Graham referenced an event hosted by another South Carolina senator: “Yesterday, @SenatorTimScott hosted his annual South Carolina prayer breakfast. It couldn’t have come at a better time. At the breakfast, I shared that I was at the White House with President @realDonaldTrump when he learned Charlie Kirk had been shot. This senseless murder hit” (posted at 17:22 UTC).
Later that day, Graham expressed regret about a colleague’s decision to step down: “I was very sad to hear that my good friend @RepMcCaul will not be seeking reelection after this term. Mike has been one of the strongest and most consistent voices for robust foreign policy while understanding the tremendous value of soft power. He is a subject matter expert on” (posted at 18:13 UTC).
In another post made in the evening, Graham linked recent violence to political tensions: “Charlie Kirk was killed because he was a leader of a movement that the Left hates. President @realDonaldTrump was also nearly assassinated because he is the leader of a political movement that the Left hates. There were several social media posts before Charlie’s murder” (posted at 21:22 UTC).
Senator Lindsey Graham is known for his involvement in national security and judiciary issues and often comments publicly on matters related to political violence and foreign policy. Representative Michael McCaul, referenced in Graham’s remarks, serves as chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and has played an influential role in shaping U.S. foreign policy over multiple terms.
