Trump says FBI 'wasting their time' at Sen. Lindsey Graham's home
Trump said the FBI was wasting its time and described the medical explanation he said he had received.

SOURCE CHECK
TAP FOR WHYThe New York Post is an established national outlet with named reporters and a recognizable editorial operation. Its tabloid style and the limited sourcing in this brief report temper the score.
- Source type — Established national news publisher, though its tabloid presentation warrants some caution.
- Author attribution — Two reporters are named.
- Editorial standards — A recognizable newsroom, but the article offers limited independent detail on the investigation.
The report includes statements from Trump and the FBI director, along with an agent count attributed to NBC. It provides little direct information from investigators or local authorities, and its account of the medical explanation relies substantially on Trump’s remarks.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The article presents Trump’s criticism and the FBI’s brief statement that it is assisting local authorities. It offers little information from local investigators or other sources to explain the investigation or address Trump’s assessment.
- Source diversity — Includes Trump, an FBI director statement and a report attributed to NBC, but few perspectives.
- Counterarguments presented — The FBI’s role is stated, but no detailed response to Trump’s criticism appears.
- Omitted context — The article gives limited detail about what investigators are examining or what local authorities have said.
The article mainly reports attributed remarks and activity at Graham’s residence in straightforward language. Its reference to Kremlin speculation adds context but does not establish a discernible partisan framing.
- Language tone — Mostly neutral, with quotations attributed to their speakers.
- Source selection — Includes Trump’s comments, an FBI statement and an agent-count report attributed to NBC.
- Framing — Reports both the investigation and Trump’s view of it without endorsing either.
President Trump said the FBI was “wasting their time” investigating at Sen. Lindsey Graham’s residence after Graham’s death. The FBI said it was assisting local authorities, while Trump said he accepted medical explanations for the death.
Trump told reporters Tuesday that he did not see “a lot of evil” in the investigation at Graham’s Capitol Hill residence. FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau was assisting local authorities, and NBC reported that nearly 20 agents were at the residence Monday.
Trump said Graham had recently complained of back pain and that he had reviewed medical reports and heard explanations from White House doctors. The article says Graham’s death was attributed to an apparent aortic dissection and notes that his recent return from Ukraine fueled speculation about possible Kremlin involvement.
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SWIPE →President commenting on the FBI activity at Graham’s residence
Late U.S. senator whose death and residence are the subject of an FBI inquiry
Graham's version of this story ↗Part of a bigger story
8 OUTLETSOutlets agree that President Donald Trump said the FBI was wasting its time investigating the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, pointing to medical findings of an aortic rupture. Left-leaning outlets highlight friction between Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel, arguing Patel fueled speculation. Center outlets, such as NBC News, emphasize Trump dismissing conspiracy theories while routine medical testing continues. Right-leaning outlets focus on Trump accepting medical findings and questioning federal agents' presence at Graham's home.
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- International Business Times UK · Lindsey Graham Death Conspiracy: Trump Slams FBI Investigation After Ukraine Poison Claims
- The Daily Beast · Trump Throws Keystone Kash Under the Bus Over Lindsey Graham Case
- Theepochtimes · Trump Says FBI Wasting Time If It Probes Conspiracy Theories About Graham's Death
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