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Graham Faces GOP Turmoil Despite Trump's Endorsement

8/13/2025

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Sen. Lindsey Graham basked in President Trump's endorsement at a state GOP gala, even as he faces fierce primary challengers André Bauer and Paul Dans. However, discontent brews among some MAGA supporters, who question Graham's conservative values and recent trip to Ukraine. As primaries loom, the party's internal strife intensifies.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham basked in President Trump's endorsement at a state GOP gala, even as he faces fierce primary challengers André Bauer and Paul Dans. However, discontent brews among some MAGA supporters, who question Graham's conservative values and recent trip to Ukraine. As primaries loom, the party's internal strife intensifies.