Fresh off his South Carolina Republican primary victory, Sen. Lindsey Graham credited President Donald Trump with helping secure his win, joking that Trump ranks “not far behind God” in importance.
Graham said Trump’s early endorsement “changed everything” and called it the most consequential backing in Republican politics, underscoring the president’s continued influence within the GOP.
The four-term senator defeated five challengers with more than 57% of the vote.
Traders predict a 2% chance Graham will be the next Senate majority leader.
Fresh off his South Carolina Republican primary victory, Sen. Lindsey Graham credited President Donald Trump with helping secure his win, joking that Trump ranks “not far behind God” in importance.
Graham said Trump’s early endorsement “changed everything” and called it the most consequential backing in Republican politics, underscoring the president’s continued influence within the GOP.
The four-term senator defeated five challengers with more than 57% of the vote.
Traders predict a 2% chance Graham will be the next Senate majority leader.
