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Senator Graham Faces Backlash for Disney Trip During Shutdown

3/30/2026

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Senator Lindsey Graham vacationed at Disney World during a partial government shutdown, and eyewitnesses reported he enjoyed time at Chef Mickey’s.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and journalist Cassandra MacDonald criticized him on social media for visiting Disney World without children.
Graham defended the trip after House Republican leadership rejected funding for the Department of Homeland Security, blaming Democrats and noting his seven votes to fund the government.

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Senator Lindsey Graham vacationed at Disney World during a partial government shutdown, and eyewitnesses reported he enjoyed time at Chef Mickey’s.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and journalist Cassandra MacDonald criticized him on social media for visiting Disney World without children.
Graham defended the trip after House Republican leadership rejected funding for the Department of Homeland Security, blaming Democrats and noting his seven votes to fund the government.