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By the People, for the People
Meghan McCain Urges Trump Admin to Stop Sending Lindsey Graham as Surrogate
McCain says the GOP senator is "scaring people" with his messaging on Iran war.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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Conservative commentator Meghan McCain has posted a message on X urging the Trump administration to stop sending Senator Lindsey Graham out as a surrogate, saying he is "scaring people" and "doing damage" to the administration's messaging on the Iran war.
Why it matters
The Trump administration has faced significant backlash over its handling of recent military operations, including the fatal shooting of two Americans in Minnesota and strikes against Iran. Messaging on the Iran conflict has proven particularly challenging, with many criticizing the administration for not making a clear case to the public before taking action.
The details
McCain's comments follow Graham's appearance on Fox News, during which he said the U.S. was going to "blow the hell" out of Iran and that "peace brings prosperity." McCain reposted the clip, with some responses suggesting Graham is articulating the administration's desired tone. Graham has a history of taking a hardline approach to foreign policy, previously dismissing concerns over the president's desire to acquire Greenland by saying "Who gives a s*** who owns Greenland?"
- On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Meghan McCain posted her message on X urging the Trump administration to stop sending Lindsey Graham as a surrogate.
- On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Graham appeared on Fox News' Sundays with Maria Bartiromo and made his comments about "blowing the hell" out of Iran.
The players
Meghan McCain
A conservative commentator and the daughter of the late Republican U.S. Senator John McCain.
Lindsey Graham
A Republican U.S. Senator from South Carolina and a staunch supporter of President Trump.
What they’re saying
“I've known Lindsey Graham since I was a child. I am imploring anyone who will listen in the Trump administration to stop sending this man out as a surrogate. He is scaring people and doing damage to whatever message you're trying to sell to the American public about the Iran war.”
— Meghan McCain (X)
“This regime is in a death throe now, it is going to be on its knees, it's going to fall, and when it falls, we're going to peace like no other time. We're going to have prosperity unlike anyone could ever imagine. Peace brings prosperity. You can't do it by talking. The Democrats criticized this operation: They didn't do a damn thing. These men and women in the military should make us all proud.”
— Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator (Fox News)
The takeaway
The Trump administration's messaging on the Iran conflict has faced significant criticism, with concerns that officials like Lindsey Graham are taking an overly aggressive and alarming tone that is damaging the administration's efforts to justify its actions to the American public.
