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Trump reveals Lindsey Graham's 'one bad moment' after senator's shocking death at 71
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump described the late Sen. Lindsey Graham as having had "one bad moment" when he denounced Trump on the Senate floor following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
- Trump recounted that Graham called him shortly after his condemnation to retract his statement, expressing disbelief that he had said it.
- Graham, who died suddenly from an apparent aortic dissection, had initially turned against Trump after the Capitol attack but later publicly reaffirmed his support for the former president.
- Despite past criticisms during the 2016 Republican presidential primaries, Graham and Trump developed a close friendship after Trump secured the nomination.
- Trump rated Graham's loyalty as 99 out of 100, acknowledging the senator's post-riot remarks as the only significant lapse.
