Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina and chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, addressed a range of issues in a series of tweets posted on January 9, 2026. The posts included calls for action regarding New York City leadership, commentary on U.S. aid to Israel, and appreciation for faith leaders in South Carolina.
On January 9, 2026, Graham called on Mayor Mamdani to act regarding support for October 7 events in New York City. He wrote: “Outrageous. Act now, Mayor Mamdani. For New York City to be the greatest city in the world you at least need to be decent.
The Jewish people have suffered enough. To support October 7 may not be a physical assault, but it is an assault on the psyche. When I hear people https://t.co/NbHo0CZZ8H“.
Later that day, Graham commented on military aid to Israel: “The aid we have provided to Israel has been a great investment keeping the IDF strong, sharing technology, and making their military more capable – to the benefit of the United States. Apparently there is a desire by Israel to change that dynamic because they have a roaring https://t.co/SEtW5ljB5z” (January 9, 2026).
In another post from January 9, 2026, Graham expressed gratitude toward local religious leaders: “It’s great to be back with pastors and faith leaders from across South Carolina.
Thank you for the momentum you’ve helped build within our Party and for your continued leadership rooted in faith, service, and community. https://t.co/CWG0li123A“.
Lindsey Graham has served as senator representing South Carolina since his election in 2002 and currently leads as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee (official website). He sits on key committees such as Judiciary and Appropriations and advocates for national defense and fiscal responsibility (official website). In June 2025 he released updated legislative text related to border-security funding (official website). As noted by his office, Graham also supports Second Amendment rights and provides constituent services related to federal matters (official website).