In a speech to fellow South Carolina Republicans on Wednesday, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said, “If America pulls the plug on Israel, God will pull the plug on us.”
“To people in my party: I’m tired of this crap,” Graham said, referencing the fact that criticism of Israel has become more commonplace among conservatives.
“Israel is our friend,” he continued. “They’re the most reliable friend we have in the Mideast. They’re a democracy, surrounded by people who would cut their throats if they could. This is not a hard choice if you’re an American.”
Graham went on to say that siding with Israel “is not a hard choice if you’re a Christian.”
“A word of warning: If America pulls the plug on Israel, God will pull the plug on us. And we’re not gonna let that happen.”
He also praised U.S. President Donald Trump for his consistent support of Israel.
“President Trump has stood with Israel at the most difficult time since its founding,” he said. “When it comes to foreign policy, President Trump has stood up for all the right things, and he stood up against wrong things. Just like Reagan,” he added, referring to the late Republican U.S. President Ronald Reagan (1981-1989).
Since Oct. 7, 2023, Graham has consistently supported the Israeli military’s actions in Gaza. “We’re in a religious war here,” he said three days after the Hamas attack.
