quarta-feira, 11 de março de 2026
In early March 2026, a Wall Street Journal report revealed that Senator Lindsey Graham explicitly "coached" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on how to lobby President Donald Trump to launch military strikes against Iran.
In early
March 2026, a Wall Street Journal report revealed that Senator Lindsey Graham
explicitly "coached" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on how
to lobby President Donald Trump to launch military strikes against Iran.
Key
Details of the "Coaching"
Tactical
Advice: Graham traveled to Israel multiple times to meet with Netanyahu and
Israeli intelligence officials, reportedly telling them, "They’ll tell me
things our own government won’t tell me".
Intelligence
Presentation: Graham advised Netanyahu on exactly what kind of intelligence to
show Trump to persuade him to authorize the attacks.
Outcome:
Netanyahu subsequently presented intelligence that successfully convinced Trump
to move forward with Operation Epic Fury, a sweeping joint military operation
targeting Iranian military infrastructure.
Context
and Reaction
Graham's
Defense: Graham has been open about his role, bragging about shaping world
history and "jumping in the deep end of the pool" to push for the
war. He framed the strikes as a "new dawn" for the Middle East and
described Trump’s actions as the "gold standard".
Political
Pushback:
Internal
Friction: A senior White House aide reportedly referred to Graham as an
"annoying crazy uncle" due to his constant pressure at Mar-a-Lago.
Public
Criticism: Critics, including Meghan McCain, have called for the administration
to stop using Graham as a surrogate, arguing his rhetoric is "scaring
people" and damaging the administration's message.
International
Fallout: Graham has also publicly slammed allies like Spain for refusing to
allow the U.S. to use its bases for the Iran strikes.
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