Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows
Lindsey Graham’s Emotional Reaction to War on Iran: Footage Reveals Senator’s Close Relationship with Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu
A new documentary has revealed that Lindsey Graham, a hawkish senator from South Carolina, was deeply emotional when the war on Iran began. The footage shows Graham expressing his excitement and relief at being able to persuade President Donald Trump to join Israel in attacking Iran.
Graham, who died on July 11 aged 71, had been close friends with both Trump and Netanyahu for many years. He attended their funerals last week, where he was met by the two leaders themselves.
According to sources, Graham’s emotional reaction was captured on camera during a telephone conversation between him and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in March. In the recording, Graham expressed his admiration for Netanyahu’s leadership and praised Trump as “jacked” after watching their first meeting since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
“I almost cried,” Graham said, laughing and clearly delighted by the prospect of war with Iran. “I talked to Trump this morning. Oh, he’s jacked! He said ‘best thing I’ve ever done’. He loves blowing stuff up.”
Graham also expressed his admiration for Netanyahu’s leadership style, comparing it to that of President Franklin D Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill during World War II.
“He hasn’t tweeted much at all. No drama. He’s been a great wartime president,” Graham said. “I said last night that Trump and Bibi are like Roosevelt and Churchill. I mean, they’re the right two guys to confront this evil.”
The documentary also shows footage of Graham meeting with Netanyahu in March, where he discussed his plans for Israel to attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
“He’s letting this thing slip away,” Graham said during a final interview at a bagel shop in Columbia, South Carolina. “I got to go talk to him.”
Graham’s emotional reaction has raised questions about the motivations behind Trump’s decision to launch the war on Iran. While some have praised his leadership style and willingness to take bold action, others have criticized his approach as reckless and divisive.
The documentary is set to be released in coming weeks, providing a unique glimpse into Graham’s close relationship with both Trump and Netanyahu.
Based on reporting from Al Jazeera.
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