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LastLiberal in PalmSprings

(12,595 posts)
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 06:54 PM Apr 21

Lindsey Graham Crediting Trump for Ukraine Aid Passing Raises Eyebrows

Source: Newsweek

Remarks made by Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, on Sunday crediting former President Donald Trump for Ukraine aid funding has raised eyebrows on social media.

During an interview appearance on Fox News Sunday, Graham stated his approval for the House of Representatives approving more than $60 billion in aid to Ukraine to bolster its fight against Russia's invasion that began in February 2022. The bill designates approximately $10 billion of the Ukraine funding as repayable loans.

"There's a loan component to it. This would not have passed without President Trump. I want to thank the House Speaker [Mike Johnson] and [Minority Leader] Hakeem Jeffries working together in a bipartisan fashion to give weapons to Ukraine to fight a fight that matters to us," Graham said. "And President Trump has created a loan component to this package that gives us leverage down the road."
* * *
"We're looking at it right now, and they're talking about it, and we're thinking about making it in the form of a loan instead of just a gift," Trump said during the media event with the House speaker. "We keep handing out gifts of billions and billions of dollars, and we'll take a look at it."



Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/lindsey-graham-crediting-trump-ukraine-aid-passing-raises-eyebrows-loans-1892592



Oh Lindsey, Lindsey, Lindsey -- how far you have come from "Donald Trump is a con man" to "Donald Trump is God's messenger."
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Lindsey Graham Crediting Trump for Ukraine Aid Passing Raises Eyebrows (Original Post) LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 21 OP
Lindsey Graham, a suckerfish dining off Trump's poop.. agingdem Apr 21 #1
Good one -- big laugh! ananda Apr 21 #23
Horrible image. uga riversedge Apr 22 #47
Lindsey "Tell Me What to Say" Graham Blue Owl Apr 21 #2
Little Britain USA EddieOnTheMesa Apr 21 #4
You meant [i]crusty[/i] sock puppet, of course n/t ArkansasDemocrat1 Apr 22 #56
One of these posts that I recommend because it's worth reading, but hate the subject. erronis Apr 21 #3
Leverage ? A prelude to another "perfect call." Raven123 Apr 21 #5
Total BULLSHIT! (how do i know?) bluestarone Apr 21 #6
No one, from either side, gives a shit what he says TexasBushwhacker Apr 21 #7
I don't think there any "kompromat"... appmanga Apr 21 #28
Reveal before his demise. He oasis Apr 21 #30
I wonder if we'll ever learn the truth about what trump has on him? captain queeg Apr 21 #8
Maybe Katcat Apr 21 #37
Hakeem Jefferies got this bill passed! MacKasey Apr 21 #9
and the MAGA moron Marge can threaten Mikey's ouster agingdem Apr 21 #18
There is something very wrong with LG. Irish_Dem Apr 21 #10
His Eyes Are ALWAYS Glassy NonPC Apr 21 #15
Yes sometimes he seems intoxicated or high. Irish_Dem Apr 21 #16
That glassy-eyed look is fear nt GenThePerservering Apr 21 #34
Alcohol. Having sold his soul he needs to self medicate. captain queeg Apr 21 #38
Yes he appears intoxicated at times. Irish_Dem Apr 22 #48
I wonder how the other brands of Republican toilet paper compare to the Lindsey Graham brand. cstanleytech Apr 21 #11
The regular Rebulican brand coprolite Apr 21 #42
I thought they had decided to switch to the gympie-gympie since it was cheaper ? cstanleytech Apr 22 #43
Lindsey Graham is a damn fool. Chainfire Apr 21 #12
Slight revision needed there as it should be a damn ass tonguing fool. cstanleytech Apr 22 #44
Seriously Lindsey? sheshe2 Apr 21 #13
"Clown" is only one of his honorary titles. Not Heidi Apr 21 #14
Lol sheshe2 Apr 21 #17
Probably wise. :-) n/t Not Heidi Apr 21 #22
. . . and then there are lyrics from Randy Rainbow Not Heidi Apr 21 #25
Graham is another Russian loving republican. republianmushroom Apr 21 #19
Wouldn't that be interference in the operation of the govt if TSF was involved? LiberalFighter Apr 21 #20
What a shameless little lying hussie DemocraticPatriot Apr 21 #21
this man has absolutely no shame CatWoman Apr 21 #24
But screw NATO and Russia can do whatever the hell it wants BeyondGeography Apr 21 #26
He's really on his knees now trying to slurp up the orange menace with that comment ! kimbutgar Apr 21 #27
JFK wrote "Profiles in Courage". RFK, Jr will write "Profiles in Cowardice". Lindsey will be in it. Wonder Why Apr 21 #29
Get a life lindsey. Bluethroughu Apr 21 #31
Lindsey, I'll gladly donate $20 to you if you tell us what dirt on you that Trump told you he has that made you complete keithbvadu2 Apr 21 #32
Trump's reach is so great . . . Aussie105 Apr 21 #33
I wish these people would realise GenThePerservering Apr 21 #35
And President Trump has created a loan component to this package that gives us leverage down the road." Botany Apr 21 #36
When will someone take the pain away from Lindsey ? Traurigkeit Apr 21 #39
Riiiiight, Lindseed. Trump, the guy who tried to blackmail Ukraine by withholding military aid, is coming to... LudwigPastorius Apr 21 #40
Sure Sure, Mikey and Trump saved the day, but their arms are sore as hell. nt BootinUp Apr 21 #41
What? This lie is a real whopper, even for Trump and Graham. GoodRaisin Apr 22 #45
Lapdog Lindsey... Earth Bound Misfit Apr 22 #46
Lindsey you human doormat Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 22 #49
Who's a good dog? Sit Lindsey, sit. Now roll over. Can you beg? Good boy. Vinca Apr 22 #50
What a deeply pathetic little man. mwb970 Apr 22 #51
He's been given a script to follow, along with a "reminder photo" of what they will publicly release * Oopsie Daisy Apr 22 #52
Trump was resposible for the moon landing too. Ask Lindsey. twodogsbarking Apr 22 #53
And Trump just trashed him last week viva la Apr 22 #54
Like a weather vane in a hurricane... 2naSalit Apr 22 #55

agingdem

(7,862 posts)
1. Lindsey Graham, a suckerfish dining off Trump's poop..
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 07:06 PM
Apr 21

Last edited Sun Apr 21, 2024, 08:16 PM - Edit history (1)

maybe Graham should read (smell) the room... Donnie is sitting in a New York courtroom blowing gas out of his fat ass...

EddieOnTheMesa

(51 posts)
4. Little Britain USA
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 07:15 PM
Apr 21

I keep waiting for the Little Britain bit I Love You More Than and Lindsey saying I love you more than Anal Beads .

appmanga

(583 posts)
28. I don't think there any "kompromat"...
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 09:21 PM
Apr 21

...I think Lindsey somehow believes that people don't already know he's gay. And he'll be marrying a woman long before Tim Scott does.

captain queeg

(10,258 posts)
8. I wonder if we'll ever learn the truth about what trump has on him?
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 07:32 PM
Apr 21

Or Putin, thru trump. His flip flop was so drastic and sudden there must be some awful secret he’s trying to hide.

agingdem

(7,862 posts)
18. and the MAGA moron Marge can threaten Mikey's ouster
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 08:35 PM
Apr 21

Last edited Mon Apr 22, 2024, 08:25 AM - Edit history (1)

but the Dems are not going to let that happen...I don't think Johnson did the "right thing" because he gives a damn about Ukraine..I think after his ass-kissing visit to Mar-A-Lago and promoting a bullshit election integrity bill, somehow he got it Trump is going to lose in November...

NonPC

(308 posts)
15. His Eyes Are ALWAYS Glassy
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 08:14 PM
Apr 21

Not sure of what type of drugs he is on, but I'll bet there is a perverted sexual twist to him too. Tape at 11.

Irish_Dem

(47,465 posts)
16. Yes sometimes he seems intoxicated or high.
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 08:16 PM
Apr 21

And he lacks consistency in his comments.
He is all over the map.

captain queeg

(10,258 posts)
38. Alcohol. Having sold his soul he needs to self medicate.
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 10:42 PM
Apr 21

I saw some stuff from 2016 where he joked about getting more alcohol in the senate. And I saw him on Colbert or someone years ago when he still had a sense of humor and people said they thought he was lit up. But once he sold out to trump he has to try to cover his shame somehow.

coprolite

(183 posts)
42. The regular Rebulican brand
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 11:52 PM
Apr 21

is made with rough fibers from the leaves of the devils club plant.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_club

The Linsey brand is soft and smells good. It has no fiber, like Linsey, and therefore it tears easily and gets ...uh, messy.

Well, that's what I imagine.

sheshe2

(83,934 posts)
13. Seriously Lindsey?
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 08:09 PM
Apr 21

If that were true, then why did all the congressional maggots vote against their Lord and Saviors wishes?

You are a clown.

Not Heidi

(1,302 posts)
14. "Clown" is only one of his honorary titles.
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 08:13 PM
Apr 21

Unfortunately, I'm not very creative these days. Suffice to say that he's one of the grandest losers on the other side of the aisle.

Not Heidi

(1,302 posts)
25. . . . and then there are lyrics from Randy Rainbow
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 09:15 PM
Apr 21

Donald, we're all in a jam
Please get the hell out -
And take Lindsey Graham . . .

Youtube: from "If Donald Got Fired," Randy Rainbow and Patti LuPone.
Don't wait. Go there now.
(It's from the 2020 presidential campaign)

DemocraticPatriot

(4,428 posts)
21. What a shameless little lying hussie
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 09:06 PM
Apr 21

Preposterous!

He has finally completely joined the batshit fucking fictionalists, totally


keithbvadu2

(36,937 posts)
32. Lindsey, I'll gladly donate $20 to you if you tell us what dirt on you that Trump told you he has that made you complete
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 09:50 PM
Apr 21

Lindsey, I'll gladly donate $20 to you if you tell us what dirt on you that Trump told you he has that made you completely reverse course on hating/now loving him.

Aussie105

(5,437 posts)
33. Trump's reach is so great . . .
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 09:55 PM
Apr 21

Tied up with legal things, yet he has influence on what the government does!

How much greater will his reach be in the future, from inside a prison cell, or from the grave?
Boggles the mind!

GenThePerservering

(1,840 posts)
35. I wish these people would realise
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 10:15 PM
Apr 21

that money to Ukraine is an INVESTMENT. An investment in the future. Putin represents the dead past.

Botany

(70,592 posts)
36. And President Trump has created a loan component to this package that gives us leverage down the road."
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 10:25 PM
Apr 21

Please mother fucker.

Ah Lindsey, Trump is no longer part of the Government that creates programs. He had zero authority to
do anything let alone create a loan package component to be part of US foreign policy.

WTF did Trump show Lindsey on that Columbus Day golf outing?

LudwigPastorius

(9,181 posts)
40. Riiiiight, Lindseed. Trump, the guy who tried to blackmail Ukraine by withholding military aid, is coming to...
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 11:29 PM
Apr 21

its rescue now.

Fuck you, you bald-faced, lying beeotch.

Then there's this:


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/12/trump-russia-ukraine-book-comments

“Trump made it very clear that he thought, you know, that Ukraine, and certainly Crimea, must be part of Russia,” Hill, senior director for European and Russian affairs on the US national security council between 2017 and 2019, tells David Sanger, a New York Times reporter...

-snip-

“He really could not get his head around the idea that Ukraine was an independent state.”

This, Sanger writes, meant Trump’s view of Ukraine was “essentially identical” to that of Vladimir Putin..


GoodRaisin

(8,930 posts)
45. What? This lie is a real whopper, even for Trump and Graham.
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 02:55 AM
Apr 22

It is widely known that Trump didn’t want Ukraine to get military aid or for Biden to have any legislative wins. So Trump lost control of half his House sheep and then suddenly tells Lindsey to go on TV and give Trump credit for the House bill’s passage? That’s a lie that doesn’t make any sense at all. What kind of flip flop are they trying to pull with this new lie? Did Trump just roll all the the Republicans who voted nay under the bus?

Oopsie Daisy

(2,678 posts)
52. He's been given a script to follow, along with a "reminder photo" of what they will publicly release *
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 08:01 AM
Apr 22

* to expose the salacious details of his life. He's not so innocent.

2naSalit

(86,817 posts)
55. Like a weather vane in a hurricane...
Mon Apr 22, 2024, 08:28 AM
Apr 22

All he can do is spin around at high velocity, a prisoner of his own nature.

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