Far-left Californian's wicked two-word response to Lindsey Graham's death
Ana Kasparian, host of The Young Turks, faced significant backlash after posting 'Good riddance' following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. Kasparian defended her comments by citing Graham's support for military actions in Gaza.
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The incident highlights the intense polarization in American political discourse and the role of social media in amplifying controversial public reactions to the deaths of political figures.
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Add The California Post on Google Far-left TV commentator and host of The Young Turks, Ana Kasparian , posted a vile comment after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham.
“Good riddance,” Kasparian wrote on X Saturday night. The post has since racked up more than six million views and been flooded with furious commenters.
Graham died on Saturday evening at the age of 71.
Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening following a “brief and sudden illness.” REUTERS His office said he died following a “brief and sudden illness.” Preliminary findings by the DC medical examiner indicated the cause of death was an aortic dissection , a tear in the body’s main artery.
The internet quickly turned on the 40-year-old Los Angeles-based commentator, criticizing her for mocking his death.
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