Trump backs Senator Graham's reelection, praising Iran policy

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Republican Senator Lindsey Graham for his reelection campaign, highlighting their close political and personal ties. Trump announced his "complete and total" backing for Graham, a senator from South Carolina, on his Truth Social platform.

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Lindsey has been a great friend and has always been there when I needed him. Lindsey Graham has my complete and total endorsement to send him back to the Senate.

This endorsement comes as some within the Republican party have voiced concerns about the financial costs associated with the conflict with Iran, especially in light of rising fuel prices and significant resources allocated to Iran under a memorandum of understanding. Trump emphasized Graham's dedication to his constituents, stating, "Lindsey has been a great friend and has always been there when I needed him."

Graham, in turn, has lauded Trump's foreign policy approach, particularly concerning Iran. He stated that Iran's capacity to "remain the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism has been severely degraded." Graham dismissed contrary claims as "an insult to the American military and is delusional thinking because Iran's economy is destroyed."

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sustaining otherwise is an insult to the American military and is delusional thinking because Iran's economy is destroyed.

Trump echoed these sentiments, asserting on social media that "the war has weakened Iran" and that the nation is "finished" militarily. He claimed Iran lacks essential military capabilities, such as an air force, navy, and anti-aircraft equipment, and criticized Democrats for suggesting Iran is in a stronger position than before. Graham also urged Trump to maintain diplomatic channels with Tehran regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions and to ensure Israel is protected from Iranian attacks.

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the war has weakened Iran and the nation is finished.