Graham Criticizes Trump's Jan. 6 Pardons, Faces Backlash from MAGA Base

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Graham Criticizes Trump's Jan. 6 Pardons, Faces Backlash from MAGA Base
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Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, expressed concerns over Trump's pardoning of January 6th rioters, calling it a 'mistake' that could incite further violence. This criticism drew strong disapproval from Trump's loyal base, who labeled Graham a 'snake' and a 'RINO'. Graham's stance reflects a rare moment of dissent from a loyal Trump ally.

’s MAGA base after he dared to criticize the president’s blanket pardoning of the Jan. 6 rioters — including those who had engaged in acts of violence.

Members of Trump’s loyal base flipped out over Graham’s mild chiding of the returned POTUS. They slammed the senator as a “snake” and a “RINO,” or Republican In Name Only.

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