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Senator Graham Defends Disney Visit Amid DHS Shutdown

4/14/2026

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Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) faced scrutiny from TMZ over a viral photo of him holding a bubble wand at Disney World during the DHS shutdown.
The shutdown began on February 14 and has left federal employees unpaid amid a funding and immigration policy standoff.
Graham defended his actions, saying he was in South Florida for a meeting before visiting Orlando.

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Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) faced scrutiny from TMZ over a viral photo of him holding a bubble wand at Disney World during the DHS shutdown.
The shutdown began on February 14 and has left federal employees unpaid amid a funding and immigration policy standoff.
Graham defended his actions, saying he was in South Florida for a meeting before visiting Orlando.