Lindsey Graham Tears Into Biden Over Jan. 6 Speech: ‘Brazen Politicization’

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is slamming President Joe Biden for his speech commemorating the first anniversary of the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

“What brazen politicization of January 6 by President Biden,” Graham tweeted.

He added, “I wonder if the Taliban who now rule Afghanistan with al-Qaeda elements present, contrary to President Biden’s beliefs, are allowing this speech to be carried?”

The president took aim at former President Donald Trump during his speech, as IJR reported.

“Let’s speak plainly about what happened in 2020. Even before the first ballot was cast, the former president was preemptively sowing doubt about the election results,” Biden said.

He added, “He built this lie over months. It wasn’t based in facts. He was just looking for an excuse, a pretense, to cover for the truth. He’s not just a former president. He’s a defeated former president.”

Trump issued a statement responding to Biden’s comments.

“Biden, who is destroying our Nation with insane policies of open Borders, corrupt Elections, disastrous energy policies, unconstitutional mandates, and devastating school closures, used my name today to try to further divide America,” Trump said.

He continued, “This political theater is all just a distraction for the fact Biden has completely and totally failed.”

Following the riot, Graham spoke out against Trump’s efforts to overturn the election.

“Trump and I, we had a hell of a journey,” Graham said on the Senate floor. “I hate it being this way. Oh my god I hate it … but today all I can say is count me out. Enough is enough. I tried to be helpful.”

The former president was expected to hold a press conference Thursday but canceled it, as IJR reported.

Graham told Axios he discussed the issue with Trump, telling him, “There could be peril in doing a news conference. … Best to focus on election reform instead.”