The crowd gave him a thumbs down as he left the stage.
Graham addressed the crowd, emphasizing the importance of unity in winning elections. However, his remarks were met with soft booing from many in attendance.
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Despite the negative response, Graham continued to express his support for Trump, stating that he would be the nominee of the Republican Party in 2024.
He warned of the potential consequences if the Democrats were to win, including packing the Supreme Court, granting statehood to Puerto Rico and D.C., and abolishing the electoral college.
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"There's one person running for president as a Republican that has the ability to change this country. It is Donald J. Trump. He did it once, he can do it again," Graham declared.
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He pledged to support Trump throughout the country and expressed confidence that Trump would win South Carolina, which he referred to as the pathway to the presidency.
After his speech, Graham faced a roaring crowd of disgruntled Trump supporters who booed him and gave him a thumbs down as he exited the stage.
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This negative reception was not limited to the end of his speech, as Graham was also booed when he first took the stage.
Despite the continuous booing, Graham attempted to find common ground with the crowd by highlighting Pickens County's high number of Medal of Honor winners per capita.
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Graham asked the crowd how many of them believed that Donald Trump was a great president, which garnered cheers. However, the booing quickly resumed, drowning out Graham's remarks.
He emphasized that without Trump, there would be no Trump policies and praised Trump for his unique accomplishments.
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Trump, who took the stage after Graham, tried to rally support for the senator, assuring his supporters that they would love him. However, Trump's mention of Graham was met with more booing from the crowd.
Trump acknowledged the mixed reaction but praised Graham for his support, particularly when it came to securing liberal votes.
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Graham has faced criticism from Trump supporters in recent years due to his positions on various issues. In 2021, he was confronted by individuals at an airport who called him a "traitor" for his comments about Trump following the 2020 presidential election.
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Additionally, his stance on the Russia-Ukraine war has not been popular among Trump supporters and hardcore conservatives.
Graham has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine's defensive efforts and even traveled to Kyiv with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal to show solidarity.
During their visit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the senators to support Ukraine by providing modern air defense systems.
Zelenskyy stressed the importance of ensuring the security of Ukrainian airspace to alleviate the fears of the Ukrainian people.
Despite the boos and thumbs down, Graham remained steadfast in his support for Donald Trump and warned of the potential consequences if the Democrats were to win in 2024.
This incident highlights the deep divisions within the Republican Party and the challenges faced by politicians who do not align with the views of the party's base.
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