South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham faced a heated moment during an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press when he was confronted with a passage from a book describing former President Donald Trump as a ‘fascist.’ The retired General Mark Milley, in the book, reportedly called Trump ‘fascist to the core,’ expressing grave concerns about the ex-president’s actions.
Host Kristen Welker highlighted Milley’s remarks to Graham, questioning why voters shouldn’t trust Trump’s top general on this matter. Graham, in response, expressed his fear of what he perceived as the potential consequences of four more years of Biden-Harris policies. He dismissed Milley’s opinion and urged support for Vice President Kamala Harris, implying that it would lead to chaos in the world.
Graham’s tension escalated as Welker reminded him of his past praise for Milley and statements made by former Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly regarding Trump’s intentions to target political opponents using federal agencies. The senator dismissed these claims as ‘Democratic talking points’ and criticised Republicans supporting Harris as backing a ‘radical nominee’ with extreme policies.
The conversation further intensified as Graham accused those backing Harris of endorsing what he deemed as damaging policies upheld by the Biden administration. He vehemently opposed the idea of another term under such leadership, emphasising his concerns about the direction of the country if Harris were to be supported.
The book, written by journalist Bob Woodward, revealed Milley’s plea to investigate far-right militias and domestic extremism, indicating his ongoing apprehensions about Trump even after his departure from office. Milley’s strong words to Woodward—labeling Trump as ‘a total fascist’ and ‘the most dangerous person to this country’—underscored the gravity of his concerns about the former president’s actions and influence.
The clash between Graham and the book passage underscores the deep political divisions within the US, shedding light on the ongoing tensions surrounding the Trump administration’s legacy and the actions of key figures within it. As the discourse continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how such confrontations will shape the political landscape moving forward.