Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina and chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, expressed strong support for the Iranian protest movement and commended U.S. leadership’s stance on Iran in a series of tweets posted on January 10, 2026.
In his first post, Graham referenced Secretary Rubio and drew a distinction between current U.S. policy and that of former President Obama: “Well said Secretary Rubio. This is truly not the Obama administration when it comes to standing up to the Iranian ayatollah and his religious Nazi henchmen, and standing behind the people of Iran protesting for a better life. To the regime leadership: your brutality against the” (January 10, 2026).
Graham continued his praise for American officials in a subsequent tweet: “I am so proud of @POTUS and @SecRubio for being in the corner of the people of Iran and their protests against oppression.
The Make Iran Great Again hat that I showcased with President Trump has clearly become – in his own words now – a symbol of support for the protestors.” (January 10, 2026).
Addressing Iranians directly later that day, Graham wrote: “TO THE IRANIAN PEOPLE: your long nightmare is soon coming to a close. Your bravery and determination to end your oppression has been noticed by @POTUS and all who love freedom.
When President Trump says Make Iran Great Again, it means the protestors in Iran must prevail over” (January 10, 2026).
Graham has served as senator since 2002 and represents South Carolina in Congress. He leads as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and sits on several other key committees including Judiciary and Appropriations (official website). Known for advocating robust national defense policies and fiscal responsibility, Graham has also introduced legislation supporting Second Amendment rights while providing constituent services at the federal level (official website). In June 2025, he released updated legislative text related to border-security funding (official website).
His recent statements align with his longstanding positions on foreign policy issues as outlined on his official platforms.