Ex-Counterterrorism Official Joe Kent Endorses GOP Senate Primary Challenger as Trump Backs Lindsey Graham

Inside the rabid cabal lurking behind fight to hurl Lindsey Graham out of Congress

Sen. Lindsey Graham, an enthusiastic backer of President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, faces an anti-interventionist insurgency at home in South Carolina, where he’s fending off a challenge from businessman Mark Lynch in the state’s June 9 primary.A self-styled “America First” candidate, Lynch has att...

JUST IN: Ex-Counterterrorism Director Backs Candidate To Oust Lindsey Graham

Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is shaking up the South Carolina U.S. Senate race with a bold endorsement. He’s backing candidate Mark Lynch in his challenge against incumbent Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. Kent, who has publicly criticized Graham as a “war hawk, neocon,” is urging voters to take action. According to Kent, South Carolinians tired of sending “billions of dollars overseas” should consider voting for Lync…

Ex-counterterrorism official Joe Kent endorses GOP Senate primary challenger as Trump backs Lindsey Graham

Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent endorsed South Carolina U.S. Senate primary candidate Mark Lynch, calling incumbent GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham a "war hawk, neocon."South Carolinians who would like to "stop sending billions of dollars overseas" and "stop us from getting entangled in endless foreign wars in the Middle East," have the opportunity "to do all of us a great service and vote to get Lindsey Graham out of office th…

Trump Makes 'Total Endorsement' of Lindsey Graham

President Donald Trump threw his full support behind the reelection effort of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., issuing a forceful endorsement tied to Graham's support for the SAVE America Act.

Ex-counterterrorism chief Joe Kent endorses Lindsey Graham challenger

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent endorsed South Carolina Republican U.S. Senate primary candidate Mark Lynch, calling incumbent GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham a “war hawk, neocon.” South Carolinians who would like to “stop sending billions of dollars overseas” and “stop us from getting entangled in endless foreign wars in the Middle East,” have the opportunity “to do all of us a great…

Trump Makes ‘Total Endorsement’ of Lindsey Graham

President Donald Trump offered a strong endorsement of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s reelection campaign on Thursday, praising the South Carolina Republican’s leadership on the Save America Act and calling on GOP voters to support him in the upcoming primary election. In a Truth Social post, Trump thanked Graham for bringing the legislation to a vote and highlighted several of its key provisions while making clear that he wants Republican voters to rally behind the longtime senator. “I’d like to thank our GREAT Senator, Lindsey Graham, for putting up THE SAVE AMERICA ACT for a Vote today,” Trump wrote, highlighting five key provisions. Trump specifically applauded the bill’s election-related requirements, emphasizing that under the proposal, “ALL VOTERS MUST SHOW PHOTO I.D. (IDENTIFICATION!)” and that “ALL VOTERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP.” The legislation would also tighten restrictions on mail-in voting by limiting absentee ballots to circumstances involving “ILLNESS, DISABILITY, MILITARY, OR TRAVEL.” In addition to election reforms, Trump noted that the measure would bar biological males from competing in women’s sports and would prohibit “TRANSGENDER MUTILIZATION SURGERY FOR OUR CHILDREN.” The endorsement serves as the latest sign of the close political partnership between Trump and Graham, who has emerged as one of the president’s most reliable allies on Capitol Hill. Over the years, Graham has consistently aligned himself with Trump on a wide range of issues, including judicial appointments, foreign policy matters, and election-related legislation. Trump left no doubt about where he stands in South Carolina’s Republican primary, issuing a direct appeal to voters ahead of Tuesday’s contest. “This Tuesday, June 9th, all Republicans in South Carolina should vote for Lindsey Graham,” Trump declared. He further praised the senator, stating that Graham “HAS MY COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT, AND WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!” Trump’s backing continues to be viewed as one of the most influential forces in Republican politics. His endorsements have enjoyed an exceptionally high success rate in recent election cycles, and his recent opposition to Rep. Thomas Massie’s reelection bid contributed to the Kentucky congressman’s defeat. {Matzav.com}