Published July 12, 2026 at 8:33 AM ET · Updated July 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Steve Schmidt turns Graham's death into an attack on Trump
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Political commentator Steve Schmidt used Senator Lindsey Graham's death to launch criticism aimed at President Trump. Trump in turn commented on Graham's death, noting its impact on the SAVE America Act and referencing Graham's brief opposition to him after January 6.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Daily Caller reported it. Coverage has since grown to 9 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from PJ Media. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
