‘The corruption of Lindsey Graham:’ Why the senator risked indictment for Trump

How did Lindsey Graham go from a hardline, never-Trumper to risking criminal exposure for the ex-president, briefly back to being a never-Trumper, before endorsing him for his third campaign? Author of “The Corruption of Lindsey Graham” William Saletan joins to discuss. 

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[Ivanjones-xjoe]

Lyndsey Graham is one of the worst senators ever to sit in office an absolute hypocrite.

[Lord.Kiltridge]

I have been saying this for two years. Graham is guilty of being an insurrectionist, or giving aid or comfort to an insurrectionist. Take his pension and send him home.

[victorpradha]

Lindsay is a PERFECT example of what politicians really are. They see themselves as beyond the Law's reach, can AND will to ANYTHING to remain and further entrench their power.

[SeaTurtle]

There should NEVER be any hurdles to indicting a sitting Senator if no one in this country is above the law!

[sharinwicker]

Love the old clip of Lindsey saying that about Trump. Also love all the old clips of Trump saying that if you plead the 5th you’re a criminal.

[moondance]

Lindsey Graham, Ted Cruz, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, by displaying their continued support for Trump, show that they choose to be on the side of the tormentors rather than those they tormented related to Lady Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss. It can't be both ways.

[billj]

Lady Lindsey gave his opinion about Trump now he’s going down in flames with him. Poetic justice.

[theirishman]

Graham doesn't know if he's coming or going. A clear sign of corruption in the making.

[helanna]

Graham would ride the devil’s coattails if he thought it would place him in a position of power. He may actually have already done that.

[Sandman-]

Lindsey hates trump, but hates the dirt trump has on him worse.

[krisk]

Trump has always had the goods on Lady Lindsey. Lock Lindsey up!

[scalylayde]

I used to think of lindsey graham as someone who I disagreed with politically, but was principled and mostly rational. Someone that could be debated with. It's been wild to see him go through this transformation

[nenaenriquez]

USA needs our VOTE 🫂 VOTE 💙 VOTE ✍️ before it's too late !!!

[ccwoodlands]

Lindsey lost his soul long ago. Lindsey has no trusted person in his life who can be a reflection to Lindsey. Lindsey has no self awareness and is lost.

[vkcpopp]

Just Wow! You answered so many questions with your smart case study, that makes Lindsey another personal lawyer to Donny! I never sampled FOX. This was a superb article. I thank the host here for bringing your story which I found late, and I missed Lindsey's movement through the grass, which Mr. Saletan points out. Thank you Chris Hayes, and thank you William Saletan! Kudos!

[csharpe]

How crazy is it that you can't indict a sitting senator. Surely that's the first place you'd try and get rid of corruption.

[jennywilliams]

What is wrong with the people, that keep putting Lindsey Graham back in office.

[laurievanzon]

I remember seeing a clip with Lindsey saying Joe Biden was one of the best men he knew.

[tevrenendrigan]

Perhaps its time to contact the Senate Ethics Committee and lodge complaints about Graham's conduct. He needn't be a convicted criminal to be appropriately dealt consequences from the Ethics Committee.

[LearnWithStephen]

"Count me out" somehow became 'How may I serve you my Master?'