Lindsey Graham

Why Saudi Arabia is still resisting Trump's pressure to join Abraham Accords - analysis

Gulf countries tend to be cautious, and they care about protocol, respect, and ceremony - they don’t want to be seen as being used. They want to feel like partners.

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrives for meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, November 19, 2025.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump greets attendees during the Congressional Picnic at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 19, 2026.

Trump utilizes right-wing influencers to push support for Iran agreement within Republican Party

US President Donald Trump gestures during an event at The Villages Charter School at The Villages, Florida, US, May 1, 2026.

Trump torn on Iran war plan after attacks on US ships in Strait of Hormuz - WSJ

US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), the Chairman of the Senate Budget Commission speaks during a Senate Committee on the Budget hearing to examine the President's fiscal year 2027 budget proposal in Capitol Hill on April 16, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Senator Lindsey Graham speaks to Trump, Hegseth on 'way forward' in Iran conflict


Number one priority is to free all hostages, US Senator Lindsey Graham tells hostage families

“The number one priority of the US government—Democrat and Republican—is to get the hostages out," Graham said.

 On the 500th Day of War, US Congressional Delegation Led by Senator Lindsey Graham Visits Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem.

US Senator Lindsey Graham: 'President-elect Trump wants hostage release deal before inauguration'

"I want people in Israel and in the region to know that Trump is focused on the hostages issue. He wants the killing to stop and the fighting to end."

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gives a statement to the press, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 29, 2024.

‘Do what you must to halt a nuclear Iran,’ Senator Lindsey Graham tells Netanyahu

Many Republican senators, including Graham, have already been outspoke about their support for such a move.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen meeting with Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham in Jerusalem, on April 17, 2023.

Trump spoke with Netanyahu about IDF strikes on Hezbollah

Trump was joined by at least one US Republican Senator on his call with Netanyahu.

 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump.

Senators Graham, Blumenthal sign Torah scroll in honor of October 7 victims - exclusive

'You are not alone; the US stands with you," Sen Lindsey Graham said from the Western Wall.

 Senators Lindsey Graham (R- SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) at a signing of a special Torah Scroll at the Western wall in honor of victims of October 7.

Lindsey Graham slams Biden, G7 for urging Israeli 'proportional response' to Iranian attack

Sen. Lindsey Graham criticized Biden's proportional response suggestion, urging Israel to defend itself against Iran's nuclear ambitions and threats.

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) reacts on the day of the first presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 27, 2024.

Republicans push for maximum pressure against Iran in response to attacks in Israel

Republicans urged maximum pressure on Iran following missile attacks, advocating for military action and expedited arms transfers to Israel.

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gives a statement to the press, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 29, 2024.

In contentious Senate hearing, divisions over how to fight antisemitism come to the fore

Should antisemitism be addressed separately or as part of a broader fight against prejudice?

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) reacts on the day of the first presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 27, 2024.

Lindsey Graham to ‘Post’: Placing pressure on Iran key to bringing hostages home - interview

Graham: “I’ve told the hostage families early on – the key to all this is for Iran to feel the pressure. I said it then, and I’m saying it now.”

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gives a statement to the press, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 29, 2024.

US Senator Graham calls for military force against Iran over Hezbollah threats

Senator Lindsey Graham urges US military action against Iran if Hezbollah escalates tensions with Israel, aiming to prevent Iran's nuclear breakout and hold them accountable for proxy actions.

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks at a Republican fundraising dinner in Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. August 5, 2023.