Unreleased documentary footage sheds light on final years Lindsey Graham's career, life - report

Unreleased documentary footage offers a candid look at US Senator Lindsey Graham's private advocacy for confronting Iran, revealing a more aggressive stance than previously known. The film, titled 'Lindsey's Game' by filmmaker Alex Holder, captures Graham pressing then-President Donald Trump and other leaders to overthrow Iran's regime, at times pushing for military action that even Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu found excessive.

One notable exchange occurred on March 4, when Graham intended to persuade Trump to involve the US in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah during the ongoing Iran war. Netanyahu advised caution, warning against rapid escalation that could remove Hezbollah's incentive for restraint. Graham acknowledged the wisdom of this counsel, stating, "That's actually good counsel."

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That's actually good counsel.

The documentary's footage, gathered since 2023 with Graham's consent for the film to document his Senate career, shows him celebrating the US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. "Look what we've done here. I almost cried," Graham told the documentary crew, adding that Trump was enthusiastic about the operation, considering it a pivotal presidential decision. The film also features Graham interacting with military commanders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

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Look what we've done here. I almost cried.