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Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies; Docs Reveal War Praise

7/27/2026

Summary

Graham Predicts War

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told a crew President Donald Trump was “jacked” and loved the Iran strikes.
Graham predicted the war would end in three to four weeks.
The war has killed at least 18 U.S. service members, wounded 600, and cost taxpayers at least $37 billion.
Oil spikes have raised gasoline by $1 per gallon and lowered President Trump’s approval rating, hurting Republicans in the November 2026 elections.

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Holder Records Graham

Alex Holder recorded 400 hours of former Senator Lindsey Graham for the documentary “Lindsey’s Game,” due soon.
Graham died at 71 earlier this month, with memorials set for this week in Washington and South Carolina.
The footage shows President Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Jake Sullivan, Graham likens them to Roosevelt and Churchill, calls Iran war “the best thing I’ve ever done,” and says administration is not “selling” it publicly.

History

Historical Context

The 2003 Iraq invasion, launched by President George W. Bush in March 2003, quickly toppled Saddam Hussein’s regime. The Department of Defense reported 4,500 U.S. casualties and $2.4 trillion in expenditures by 2011, while oil prices spiked 30 %. Similarly, Senator Lindsey Graham’s 2026 praise of the Iran strike echoes Bush’s early optimism, framing conflict as decisive victory despite mounting costs. The Iraq precedent warns that inflated war enthusiasm can fuel political backlash, erode public trust, and shape electoral outcomes for years.

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Graham Predicts War

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told a crew President Donald Trump was “jacked” and loved the Iran strikes.
Graham predicted the war would end in three to four weeks.
The war has killed at least 18 U.S. service members, wounded 600, and cost taxpayers at least $37 billion.
Oil spikes have raised gasoline by $1 per gallon and lowered President Trump’s approval rating, hurting Republicans in the November 2026 elections.

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