The Quintessential Politician of This Era
This article reflects on the career of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, tracing his evolution from a traditional military-focused patriot to a supporter of the MAGA movement. It examines his political philosophy and his shifting relationship with Donald Trump.
Why it matters
It offers a retrospective analysis of how modern political polarization has transformed the careers of long-standing establishment figures.
The late South Carolina senator made a mid-career turn to MAGA.
The Atlantic typically maintains a liberal-leaning editorial perspective, and the framing of Graham's shift to MAGA as an 'alien ideology' reflects this stance.
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