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Megyn Kelly: "Sean Hannity is Lindsey Graham by a different name. It's amazing to watch them cheerlead" the Iran war.

Kelly criticized Graham's support for the Iran war and his influence on President Trump.

Megyn Kelly: "Sean Hannity is Lindsey Graham by a different name. It's amazing to watch them cheerlead" the Iran war.
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Megyn Kelly criticized Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sean Hannity for supporting the Iran war, arguing that Hannity offered Graham no pushback and that Graham was influencing President Trump. Kelly also cited reports of Republicans seeking an exit from the conflict, which the White House denied.

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Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator criticized for supporting the Iran war and appearing on Sean Hannity's program

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President whom Kelly says has listened to and praised Graham

ALSO MENTIONED  Jared Kushner, Person Kelly says Trump listened to in deciding to enter the war; Steve Witkoff, Person Kelly says Trump listened to in deciding to enter the war

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Lindsey Graham Urges Wider Military Action in Iran, Drawing Criticism

Outlets report that Graham advocated broader U.S. military action in Iran and urged regional allies to join; his remarks drew criticism. Left-leaning outlets foreground criticism of Graham's advocacy and portray it as pushing the U.S. toward a wider war. Center outlets focus on his remarks and the ensuing criticism, including disputes among Republicans and commentators. Right-leaning outlets stress how his rhetoric complicates the administration's message or could carry diplomatic and economic costs.

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