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From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — After the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, Sen. Lindsey Graham said he had finally had enough of the man who was championed by the mob that stormed the pillar of American democracy: President Donald Trump.

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What happened From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump.
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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Jul 12, 10:51 PM

From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — After the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, Sen. Lindsey Graham said he had finally had enough of the man who was championed by the mob that stormed the pillar of American dem...

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PBS NewsHourNews report · Jul 12, 7:45 PM

From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump

After the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, Sen. Lindsey Graham said he had finally had enough of the man who was championed by the mob that stormed the pillar of American democracy: President...

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Jul 12, 7:45 PM: PBS NewsHour joined the source map.

Jul 12, 10:51 PM: Stuff (New Zealand) joined the source map.

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