U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham posted a series of statements on April 17, 2026, addressing national security and U.S. foreign policy under President Biden and President Trump.
In his first post at 02:05 UTC, Graham wrote, “Without question, our country under Biden failed on the national stage time and again. We finally have a commander in chief we can trust to put America’s safety and interests first.”
Later that day at 13:46 UTC, he expressed support for President Trump’s approach to Iran: “I support President Trump’s desire to end the conflict with Iran through diplomacy and negotiations. I have every confidence that President Trump will not allow Iran to be enriched by tens of billions of dollars for holding the world hostage and creating mayhem in the region.”
At 14:14 UTC, Graham commented on developments in the Persian Gulf: “Very glad to hear the Strait of Hormuz is open, at least for the remainder of the ceasefire.”
Lindsey Graham represents South Carolina in the U.S. Senate and has chaired the Senate Budget Committee (official website). He also serves on several other key committees including Appropriations, Judiciary, and Environment and Public Works. Graham retired as a colonel after 33 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves (official website). Raised in Central, South Carolina in a blue-collar family that ran a local restaurant and pool hall (official website), he holds undergraduate and law degrees from the University of South Carolina (official website).
