ROOKE: Lindsey Graham Playing For Both Sides

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Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who spent the past several weeks pressing the Trump administration for escalated military action against Iran, shifted his position in a social media post Monday.

Graham, long viewed as a holdover from the warmongering faction of Republicans, is now calling for President Donald Trump to begin winding down Operation Epic Fury.

“Just had a very good discussion with [the president] about his recent statement regarding the consequences to Iran if they do not agree to an acceptable peace deal. I support diplomatic efforts to end the conflict consistent with our military objectives, but it takes two to tango,” Graham said in an X post.

He argued that success could pave the way for Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel, potentially ending the broader Arab-Israeli conflict. The senator credited Trump’s leadership for creating the conditions for such an outcome.

“Keep it up Mr President. Wind down the war and wind up efforts for an historic peace........

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