Politics chat: Lindsey Graham dies at 71, Congress back in session, U.S. strikes Iran

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Politics chat: Lindsey Graham dies at 71, Congress back in session, U.S. strikes Iran

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South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death at 71 has shocked Washington. Once a fierce critic of then-candidate Donald Trump, he became one of the president's most consistent defenders.

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  • • Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 from an aortic dissection.

  • • The U.S. military conducted strikes against 80 targets in Iran.

  • • Congress has reconvened for its current session.
Context
Graham was a long-serving Senator from South Carolina and a prominent foreign policy hawk. He transitioned from a critic of Donald Trump to one of his most steadfast defenders in Washington.

Christian Perspective
The continued escalation of military strikes in the Middle East reflects a dangerous commitment to foreign entanglements. Christian leaders should prioritize the protection of American lives and resources over the interests of foreign powers. True stewardship requires focusing on the needs of our own people rather than endless overseas warfare.

Implications
The focus on strikes in Iran suggests that the political establishment remains committed to a globalist agenda. This distracts from the urgent need to secure our borders and protect the demographic integrity of the nation. Such actions prioritize foreign stability over the safety and sovereignty of the American family.

Broader Trends
The persistent interventionism seen in Graham's career and current strikes highlights the influence of foreign interests on U.S. policy. This pattern of behavior serves to drain national wealth and fuel global instability. It represents a departure from the America First principles necessary for national survival.

Takeaway
Americans must demand a foreign policy that puts our own citizens and values first. We must reject the cycle of endless war that serves globalist interests rather than our own. Prioritize the strength and unity of the American nation above all else.

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