President Donald Trump has endorsed Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who once referred to him as a “race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot,” for reelection in 2026.

“Senator Lindsey Graham is working incredibly hard for the Great People of South Carolina, a State I love and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024!” Trump wrote Wednesday night in a post on Truth Social.

“Lindsey has been a wonderful friend to me and has always been there when I needed him. As the Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, Lindsey is fighting tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Lower Taxes, and Eliminate Government Waste. Lindsey is also relentlessly focused on helping us Secure the Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Strongly Support our Great Military/Vets, Promote American Energy DOMINANCE, Defend our always under siege Second Amendment, and ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.

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