'Disgusting': Lindsey Graham Called Out Over 'Ugly, Evil' Message On Social Media
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) seemed just a little too eager for war as Israel launched airstrikes on Iran early Friday.
'Game on,' he wrote on X. 'Pray for Israel.'
Israel said its strikes targeted Iran's nuclear program, including scientists working on atomic weapons as well as military leaders and missile facilities.
Iran launched drones at Israel in retaliation.
Graham also delivered a warning to Iran not to attack U.S. personnel or interests in the region.
If they do, he wrote, 'America should have an overwhelming response, destroying all of Iran's oil refineries and oil infrastructure putting the ayatollah and his henchmen out of the oil business.'
The messages struck many as Graham cheerleading for war ― and they let him know on X:
It's not a fucking game Lindsey. https://t.co/Bl9teyljaS
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) June 13, 2025
'Game on' is ugly, evil stuff. https://t.co/x9i8E3sWFv
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) June 13, 2025
War is not a game Lindsey. https://t.co/n4ZRoVcB4v
— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) June 13, 2025
It's not a fucking game. People will die. War is never the answer. https://t.co/NUmgXqhuIq
— Joe (@electionsjoe) June 13, 2025
you are a bad person. https://t.co/fqLDmY7O89
— gabrielle (@gabswrld95) June 13, 2025
Nothing about innocent people losing their lives is a game, Lindsey. https://t.co/AhqGRyqmI0
— Lee Johnson (@LeeJohnsonSC) June 13, 2025
It's not a game. Peoples lives are on the line and the brink of WWIII isn't funny.You want war, go signup for the frontlines and stop sending our young people into the quagmire of the war you seem to enjoy. 😡 https://t.co/Xhsi2VSGYW
— Kristi Hamilton (@kristirenehami) June 13, 2025
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