Lindsey Graham

Senator Lindsey Graham has not been charged with, indicted for, or convicted of any crimes during his career. He has faced several controversies and investigations, though he has not been found guilty of legal or ethical misconduct. In 2022, Graham was subpoenaed to testify before a Fulton County, Georgia, special purpose grand jury regarding his phone calls to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger following the 2020 election. Raffensperger alleged Graham pressured him to toss out legal mail-in ballots, which Graham denied, stating he was inquiring about election integrity. Graham challenged the subpoena, but federal courts ultimately cleared the way for his testimony. In 2016, Graham faced scrutiny for receiving campaign funds from the Thornton Law Firm, which was identified as a major donor typically associated with Democratic causes. In 2019, he faced criticism for allegedly suggesting Donald Trump Jr. ignore a Senate Intelligence Committee subpoena. Additionally, Graham has been the subject of persistent, unverified rumors regarding his sexual orientation, which he has publicly denied. Most recently, Graham announced intentions to sue the Department of Justice for $500,000, citing a provision in a government funding bill, after his personal phone records were obtained during the special counsel investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.