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Documentary Alleges Lindsey Graham Paid Male Escorts for Sex

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 11:51 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Senator Lindsey Graham is alleged in the documentary “The CLOSETocracy” to have paid male escorts for sex.
The film, released 22 October 2026, includes three men’s testimonies about payments.
Kelvin says he was 17 and received $120 for a 2001 encounter in Arizona.
Jesse claims he was paid $260 for a 2012 encounter at Washington’s Beacon Hotel.
Cory Burns alleges a $1,500 overnight booking was arranged through an intermediary at the Mayflower Hotel.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, President Bill Clinton faced impeachment after the independent counsel revealed his sexual relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Kenneth Starr’s investigation, funded by a $30 million congressional appropriation, produced the Starr Report documenting over 150 alleged perjury instances. The 2026 documentary “The CLOSETocracy” accuses Senator Lindsey Graham of paying escorts, citing $120, $260, and $1,500 payments at Arizona motel, Beacon Hotel, and Mayflower Hotel. Both scandals reignited debates over political ethics, prompting tighter congressional disclosure rules and fueling voter distrust in elected officials.

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Story summary

Senator Lindsey Graham is alleged in the documentary “The CLOSETocracy” to have paid male escorts for sex.
The film, released 22 October 2026, includes three men’s testimonies about payments.
Kelvin says he was 17 and received $120 for a 2001 encounter in Arizona.
Jesse claims he was paid $260 for a 2012 encounter at Washington’s Beacon Hotel.
Cory Burns alleges a $1,500 overnight booking was arranged through an intermediary at the Mayflower Hotel.

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