Trump Endorsement of Graham Draws Backlash from Greene

Former Congresswoman calls Trump's support for Graham 'nauseating' as divisions deepen within MAGA movement.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:18pm

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A fractured, abstract painting in red, white, and blue hues depicting a political symbol like a gavel, conveying a sense of political tension and disunity.The endorsement of Lindsey Graham by former President Trump has sparked a backlash from some conservatives, exposing deeper divisions within the MAGA movement.Pickens Today

Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, criticized President Donald Trump's endorsement of Senator Lindsey Graham, calling it 'nauseating' in a Saturday social media post. Greene's comments highlight growing divisions within the MAGA movement, as some conservative allies have publicly denounced Trump's foreign policy positions, particularly regarding Iran.

Why it matters

Trump's endorsement of Graham, a staunch supporter of the president's Iran agenda, has deepened existing rifts within the MAGA movement. Greene and others have accused Trump of protecting the 'swamp' and 'deep state' with some of his political endorsements, signaling a potential shift away from 'America First' priorities. These internal divisions could impact the Republican Party's performance in the upcoming midterm elections.

The details

In a Friday social media post, Trump praised Graham, a South Carolina Republican, saying he 'is doing a fantastic job.' The president also described Graham's opponent, Republican Mark Lynch, as a 'LUNATIC' who 'would be a DISASTER for the Republican Party.' Trump has previously endorsed Graham's campaigns. In response, Greene wrote a post taking aim at Graham's support for foreign intervention, casting it as a retreat from 'America First' priorities. Greene left Congress in January after a public break with Trump over the Epstein files and has since been vocal against the president, particularly regarding foreign intervention.

  • On Friday, Trump endorsed Graham in a social media post.
  • On Saturday, Greene criticized Trump's endorsement of Graham as 'nauseating' in a social media post.

The players

Marjorie Taylor Greene

A former Republican Congresswoman from Georgia who has been critical of Trump's political endorsements and foreign policy positions.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who has endorsed Senator Lindsey Graham in the upcoming South Carolina Republican primary.

Lindsey Graham

A Republican Senator from South Carolina who has been a staunch supporter of Trump's Iran agenda.

Mark Lynch

A Republican candidate challenging Lindsey Graham in the upcoming South Carolina Senate primary.

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What they’re saying

“President Trump's endorsement means the world to me. I am humbled by his faith in me as a Senator and as a friend.”

— Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator

“The vast majority of Trump's endorsements are for politicians that always protect the swamp establishment and the deep state.”

— Marjorie Taylor Greene, Former Congresswoman

“Lindsey Graham has betrayed South Carolinians for over 30 years, and they know it. That's why he was booed for seven minutes straight in Pickens.”

— Mark Lynch, Republican Candidate

What’s next

The South Carolina U.S. Senate primary is scheduled for June 9, with the general election on November 3.

The takeaway

Trump's endorsement of Lindsey Graham has exposed deeper divisions within the MAGA movement, as some conservatives like Marjorie Taylor Greene accuse the former president of protecting the 'swamp' and 'deep state' with certain political endorsements. These internal rifts could impact the Republican Party's performance in the upcoming midterm elections.