# Mercurial and Magnetic, Lindsey Graham Was a Force in the Senate

- Published: 2026-07-13T12:23:14Z
- Updated: 2026-07-14T15:39:43Z
- Section: U.S.
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/us/politics/lindsey-graham-senate-force.html
- Tags: The New York Times · U.S.
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The sharp-witted South Carolinian repaired relations with President Trump to advance his foreign policy goals, was willing to cut deals with Democrats and tried to insert himself into every legislative fight.

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