For The First Time Trump Gets Major Pushback For One of His Policies, From Conservatives

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President Trump’s endorsement of Senator Lindsey Graham’s 2026 re-election bid has triggered a wave of criticism from conservatives, with many accusing Graham of representing the establishment wing of the GOP.

Key Facts:

  • President Trump endorsed Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for re-election via Truth Social last week.
  • Trump’s post called Graham a conservative who “WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN.”
  • Conservative figures like Michael Flynn, Shawn Farash, and Chad Prather publicly disagreed with the endorsement.
  • Rep. Thomas Massie compared Graham to Liz Cheney, calling him her “ideological twin.”
  • Graham, who won his 2020 primary with over 67% of the vote, is up for re-election in 2026.

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The Rest of The Story:

Trump’s endorsement of Lindsey Graham has drawn sharp criticism from across the conservative spectrum.

Many vocal supporters of the president expressed frustration on Truth Social and X, arguing Graham no longer represents the movement’s priorities.

Critics point to Graham’s long-standing ties to the Republican establishment and his past role alongside Sen. John McCain in suppressing the Tea Party movement.

Some also referenced Trump’s attacks on other conservatives like Reps. Chip Roy, Bob Good, and Thomas Massie as further evidence of conflicting priorities within the MAGA base.

Despite the backlash, Graham’s campaign has embraced the endorsement, saying he looks forward to campaigning with Trump and other prominent conservatives.

His campaign also claims support from pro-life organizations and says more endorsements are coming.

Commentary:

While I understand President Trump’s motivation—loyalty, seniority, or maybe a strategic calculation—I have to disagree with this endorsement.

Lindsey Graham has been in the Senate for over 20 years and has played a major role in keeping the status quo firmly in place.

That status quo has failed the American people.

Graham, along with the late John McCain, actively worked to marginalize the Tea Party and shut down real conservative momentum.

That era gave rise to the MAGA movement, and it’s hard to forget who helped crush it the first time.

We should remember history, not repeat it.

To be clear, I support President Trump and believe in his America First agenda.

But this endorsement is a miss.

Graham talks like a conservative when it’s convenient, but when the chips are down—on issues like endless wars, immigration, and government spending—his record tells a different story.

We need bold, fresh leadership in the Senate.

The Republican Party is at a turning point, and recycling establishment politicians only slows the progress many of us have fought so hard for.

Supporting Trump doesn’t mean rubber-stamping every decision.

It means standing up for the movement—even when that means disagreeing with its founder from time to time.

The Bottom Line:

Trump’s endorsement of Lindsey Graham has struck a nerve among conservatives, exposing deep divisions over the direction of the Republican Party.

Many see Graham as part of the establishment that the MAGA movement was created to replace.

As 2026 approaches, voters will have to decide whether loyalty to Trump outweighs skepticism toward longtime political figures like Graham.

The base wants change—and that message is getting louder.

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