Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican representing South Carolina, posted several statements on his X (formerly Twitter) account in October 2025 addressing developments in the Middle East and U.S. domestic policy.
On October 9, 2025, Graham expressed gratitude regarding an anticipated ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza. He wrote, “I am beyond thankful and grateful that it appears the hostages will be released, and a ceasefire will take effect in Gaza. @POTUS and his team, our regional partners and our friends in Israel should all be congratulated for making this important step forward together.”
The following day, Graham commented on the potential impact of a government shutdown. On October 9, 2025, he stated, “The shutdown may be better for Democrats, but it’s certainly not better for the United States. People serving our country, including our troops, border patrol and federal law enforcement, will have their pay interrupted. Flight delays are increasing. Schumer’s goal seems” The remarks reflect ongoing debates in Congress over federal funding and the consequences of a lapse in appropriations.
On October 10, 2025, Graham addressed former President Donald Trump’s role in international diplomacy. He posted: “Like so many, I believe President Trump deserved the Nobel Peace Prize a long time ago. The Abraham Accords Negotiating an end to the conflicts between Rwanda and Congo, Azerbaijan and Armenia etc. And now, securing what will hopefully be the release of hostages and a”
Graham’s comments come amid renewed efforts to broker peace agreements in the Middle East. The Abraham Accords were signed during Trump’s administration as normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab states. Congressional negotiations over government funding have led to multiple shutdown threats in recent years due to partisan disagreements about spending priorities.
