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Lindsey GrahamAmerican Republican politician
Date of Birth: 09.07.1955
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Lindsey Graham: A Life of Politics and Service
- Military Service
- Political Career
- U.S. Senate
- Defense and Foreign Policy
- Bipartisanship and the Tea Party
- Relationship with President Trump
Lindsey Graham: A Life of Politics and Service
Early Life and EducationLindsey Graham was born on July 9, 1955, in Central, South Carolina. He obtained a J.D. degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1981.
Military Service
Graham served in the U.S. Air Force from 1982 to 1988, first as a defense attorney and later as Chief Prosecutor for Air Forces Europe in West Germany. He continued his service in the Air Force Reserve while pursuing his congressional career.
Political Career
Before entering politics, Graham practiced law privately. He was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1993 and served one term. In 1995, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he represented South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District until 2003.
U.S. Senate
In 2002, Graham won the U.S. Senate seat from South Carolina after eight-term incumbent Strom Thurmond announced his retirement. He has been re-elected to three subsequent terms, in 2008, 2014, and 2020.
Defense and Foreign Policy
As a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Graham is known in the U.S. Senate for his advocacy of a strong national defense and an aggressive foreign policy. He has also shown willingness to work with Democrats on issues such as campaign finance reform, banning waterboarding, and immigration reform.
Bipartisanship and the Tea Party
Graham has been critical of the Tea Party movement, arguing for a more inclusive Republican Party. He ran for president from June to December 2015 but dropped out before the start of the 2016 Republican primaries.
Relationship with President Trump
Graham was an outspoken critic of Republican nominee Donald Trump in 2016, stating that he would not support Trump. However, in March 2017, he reversed his position and became a staunch ally of the president, often publicly defending him. This about-face surprised both sides and garnered significant media attention.
