August 10, 2025

Big political drama unfolded on Saturday when US President Donald Trump dialed up Senator Lindsey Graham live during a rally! Graham, who’s aiming to win his fifth Senate term representing South Carolina, was caught by surprise as Trump showered him with glowing praise and a "full endorsement." Trump warmly said, "Lindsey, thank you so much, you've been my friend. I know you are in a big race, and I don't think it's going to be a contest, but I have a feeling you're going to do very well. You have for a long time. Lindsey Graham, just so you know, full endorsement. Trump's full endorsement. He's a great guy. Every time I needed him, he was there for me." This unexpected phone call lifted the spirits of Graham and his supporters alike. Responding on social media platform X, Graham wrote, "Thank you for your surprise call, Mr. President! With your support, I'll keep delivering the America First agenda to the great people of South Carolina. I'm glad to have been part of the most awesome six months in modern history led by President @realDonaldTrump." The upcoming 2026 South Carolina Senate election will be held on November 3, and Graham, a four-term Senator since 2002, remains a powerful Republican voice. But the news wasn’t just about domestic politics. On the same weekend, Graham engaged in important talks with India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The ambassador shared on X, "Spoke to Senator @LindseyGrahamSC and shared with him the Indian perspective on our energy security, including increasing energy trade with the United States." Plus, Graham showed his eagerness for peace in Ukraine, urging India to use its influence with Russia. He boldly tweeted last week, "As I have been telling my friends in India, one of the most consequential things they could do to improve India-U.S. relations is to help President Trump end this bloodbath in Ukraine." Trump’s full-throttle endorsement and Graham’s international talks reveal a mix of tight alliances, attempts at global peace, and the race to keep political ground in South Carolina. Watch this space, politics is heating up!

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