Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator representing South Carolina and former chair of the Senate Budget Committee, posted a series of statements on his Twitter account addressing international security concerns, public service recognition, and a notable loss in the NASCAR community.
On May 21, 2026, Graham commented on President Trump’s stance regarding Iran’s nuclear capabilities: “President Trump again today was firm and unequivocal that Iran will not be allowed to continue to possess over 900 lbs. of highly enriched uranium. Iran could use it to make a dirty bomb or in the future could potentially weaponize it at 90 percent. He again today reinforced his”.
The following day, May 22, 2026, Graham expressed appreciation for Tulsi Gabbard’s public service as Director of National Intelligence under President Trump: “I very much appreciate Tulsi Gabbard’s many years of service to our nation especially as President Trump’s Director of National Intelligence. I completely understand that she needs to be with her family as her husband is going through a very difficult time. I will be praying https://t.co/HgQyswXCKU”.
Later on May 22, Graham responded to news from the motorsports world: “Very sad to hear of the passing of Kyle Busch. He was one of the strongest forces and voices in NASCAR. He will be missed by all who loved the sport and legions of family and friends. https://t.co/lSSPQTkMpl”.
Graham’s career includes more than three decades as a colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves and academic credentials from the University of South Carolina (official website). Raised in Central, South Carolina in a blue-collar family, he has represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate for multiple terms (official website).
