Lindsey O. Graham

Republican senior Senator of South Carolina

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July 9, 1955 (69 years old)

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Served as the senior United States senator from South Carolina since 2003
Chaired the Senate Committee on the Judiciary from 2019 to 2021
Received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1981
Served in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve, achieving the rank of colonel and awarded a Bronze Star Medal in 2014
Served one term in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995
Served four terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003
Advocates for strong national defense and aggressive interventionist foreign policy
Initially known for bipartisanship and willingness to work with Democrats on various issues
Criticized the Tea Party movement, advocating for a more inclusive Republican Party
Sought the Republican nomination for president between June and December 2015 but dropped out before the primaries began
Became an outspoken critic of Donald Trump’s candidacy in 2016 but later became a staunch ally after a meeting in March 2017
Led the U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett in 2020
Military service included roles as a defense attorney, chief prosecutor in Europe, and senior legal adviser in Iraq and Afghanistan
Involved in significant legislative efforts and committees throughout his career, including appropriations, environment, budget, and judiciary roles