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Graham says he is asking South Carolina to send its 'sons and daughters' to Mideast

Graham said he plans to ask South Carolinians to contribute to the conflict and urged Middle Eastern countries to join the fight.

Graham says he is asking South Carolina to send its 'sons and daughters' to Mideast
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Sen. Lindsey Graham said he plans to ask South Carolinians to send their sons and daughters to the Middle East, urging regional countries to join the fight against Iran. Rep. Nancy Mace objected, while President Donald Trump said he was nowhere near ordering U.S. troops into Iran.

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

South Carolina senator advocating continued U.S. military intervention in Iran

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose statements on possible U.S. troop deployment are contrasted with Graham’s call for intervention

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative who objected to Graham’s call

Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense secretary providing updates on strikes and Iranian missile fire

ALSO MENTIONED  Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly selected Supreme Leader

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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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