POLITICSJul 12 · 16:57 UTCTHE ATLANTICAnne Applebaum

The Quintessential Politician of This Era

The article discusses the late Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator from South Carolina, highlighting his military background, commitment to American leadership, and initial opposition to Donald Trump. It notes his eventual collaboration with Trump despite earlier criticism of his ideology.

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