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From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump
By Will Weissert, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 12, 2026
· 5 min read
After the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, Sen. Lindsey Graham said he had finally had enough of the man who was championed by the mob that stormed the pillar of American democracy: President Donald Trump.“Trump and I, we’ve had a hell of a journey. I hate it to end this way. Oh my God, I hate it. F...
Key takeaway Lindsey Graham said he had finally had enough of the man who was championed by the mob that stormed the pillar of American democracy: President Donald Trump.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
While the complex and evolving relationship between Sen. Lindsey Graham and President Donald Trump may have played out on the national stage, its impact was felt in local communities like Piney Point Village . As a suburb of Houston, Piney Point Village is home to a diverse population with varying views on politics and leadership. The fact that Graham, a key figure in the Republican Party, was able to pivot from criticizing Trump to becoming a staunch ally, speaks to the shifting dynamics of the party and its influence on local politics. In Harris County, where Piney Point Village is located, voters have shown a mix of support for both moderate and conservative candidates, reflecting the complexities of the Graham-Trump relationship. As local residents consider the implications of Graham's passing, they may also be thinking about how the evolving landscape of the Republican Party will shape future elections and policy decisions in their community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? After the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, Sen. Lindsey Graham said he had finally had enough of the man who was championed by the mob that stormed the pillar of American democracy: President Donald Trump.“Trump and I, we’ve had a hell of a journey. I hate it to end this way. Oh my God, I hate it. F...
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