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Marjorie Taylor Greene Reacts as Trump Endorses Lindsey Graham—'Nauseating'

Trump endorsed Graham for the Senate, prompting criticism from Marjorie Taylor Greene and his primary opponent.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Reacts as Trump Endorses Lindsey Graham—'Nauseating'
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Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Donald Trump’s endorsement of Lindsey Graham, calling it “nauseating” and arguing that Graham does not represent “America First” priorities. The endorsement comes as Republicans prepare for a contested South Carolina Senate primary.

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

South Carolina senator and recipient of Trump’s endorsement

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Graham and criticized his primary opponent

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Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Former representative criticizing Trump’s endorsement of Graham

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Mark Lynch
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Republican Senate candidate challenging Graham

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Trump Endorses Lindsey Graham for 2026 South Carolina Primary

Outlets agree that Donald Trump endorsed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina’s 2026 Republican Senate primary, where Graham faces challenger Mark Lynch. Left-leaning outlets focus on Trump’s account of how Tucker Carlson’s endorsement figured in Paul Dans’s withdrawal. Center outlets place Trump’s endorsement in the primary contest, with coverage also noting criticism from Marjorie Taylor Greene and Dans’s withdrawal. Right-leaning outlets pair Trump’s backing of Graham with reports on Graham’s efforts to influence U.S. policy toward Iran and Trump’s attacks on Lynch.

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