Senator Lindsey Graham posted a series of statements on October 3, 2025, addressing the ongoing government shutdown, immigration enforcement in South Carolina, and developments in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
In his first post, Graham criticized Democratic lawmakers regarding the government shutdown. On October 3, 2025, he wrote: “Yet again, Democrats passed up an opportunity to end the government shutdown that they created. No Republican is going to agree to the Democrats’ demands of more than $1 trillion in Radical Left spending or giving illegal immigrants taxpayer-funded healthcare. Put America https://t.co/NIsSD0QO4G”
Later that day, Graham commented on immigration policies during President Biden’s administration and law enforcement efforts in South Carolina. At 20:03 UTC, he stated: “During the Biden Administration, millions of illegal immigrants poured across the border. I’m proud that across South Carolina, law enforcement is partnering with @DHSgov and @ICEgov to make our state the last place illegal immigrants want to come. https://t.co/zx91szdZ5h”
Graham also addressed international affairs related to Israel and Gaza later that evening. In a tweet posted at 20:38 UTC, he said: “Hamas’ recent response to President Trump’s plan to end the war — which Israel had accepted — is unfortunately predictable. A classic “Yes, but.” No disarmament, keeping Gaza under Palestinian control, and tying hostage release to negotiations, along with other problems. This https://t.co/s4Q31AkZac”
Lindsey Graham is a U.S. Senator representing South Carolina. He has frequently commented on national security issues and has been an advocate for stricter immigration enforcement measures as well as strong support for U.S.-Israel relations.
