Marco Rubio
U.S. Senator from Florida; Secretary of State (2025–present)
Endorsed Trump in 2024; appointed as Secretary of State in Trump's second term.
Tulsi Gabbard
U.S. Representative from Hawaii; Director of National Intelligence (2025–present)
Endorsed Trump in 2024; appointed as Director of National Intelligence in 2025.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Environmental lawyer; Secretary of Health and Human Services (2025–present)
Endorsed Trump in 2024; appointed as Secretary of Health and Human Services in 2025.
Kristi Noem
Governor of South Dakota; Secretary of Homeland Security (2025–present)
Endorsed Trump in 2024; appointed as Secretary of Homeland Security in 2025.
Lee Zeldin
U.S. Representative from New York; Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (2025–present)
Endorsed Trump in 2016 and 2024; appointed as EPA Administrator in 2025.
Chris Collins
U.S. Representative from New York
First sitting member of Congress to endorse Trump in 2016; served on Trump's transition team.
Chris Sununu
Governor of New Hampshire
Supported Trump in 2016 and 2020; endorsed Trump in 2024 after he became the presumptive Republican nominee.
Ted Cruz
U.S. Senator from Texas (2013–present)
Endorsed Trump in 2016 after a contentious primary; became a strong ally during Trump's presidency.
Kevin McCarthy
U.S. Representative from California (2007–present); House Minority Leader (2019–2023); Speaker of the House (2023–present)
Consistently supported Trump's policies; defended him during impeachment proceedings.
Elise Stefanik
U.S. Representative from New York (2015–present); House Republican Conference Chair (2021–present)
Emerged as a prominent Trump defender during impeachment; endorsed Trump's 2024 campaign.
Jim Jordan
U.S. Representative from Ohio (2007–present); Chair of the House Judiciary Committee (2023–present)
Vocal supporter of Trump; defended him during impeachment and investigations.
Matt Gaetz
U.S. Representative from Florida (2017–present)
Strong Trump ally; outspoken defender during impeachment and investigations.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
U.S. Representative from Georgia (2021–present)
Vocal supporter of Trump; endorsed his 2024 campaign.
Lauren Boebert
U.S. Representative from Colorado (2021–present)
Vocal supporter of Trump; endorsed his 2024 campaign.
Josh Hawley
U.S. Senator from Missouri (2019–present)
Supported Trump's challenges to the 2020 election results; endorsed his 2024 campaign.
Tommy Tuberville
U.S. Senator from Alabama (2021–present)
Vocal supporter of Trump; endorsed his 2024 campaign.
Ron DeSantis
Governor of Florida (2019–present); U.S. Representative from Florida (2013–2018)
Strong supporter of Trump during his presidency; endorsed his 2024 campaign.
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has been a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump. Despite initial criticisms during the 2016 presidential primaries, Graham became a steadfast ally during Trump's presidency. He defended Trump during impeachment proceedings and endorsed his 2020 and 2024 campaigns. In 2024, Graham stated that he would continue to support Trump even if convicted in any trials.
In his role as Senate Budget Committee Chairman, Graham has been instrumental in advancing President Trump's policy priorities. He recently released a reconciliation blueprint focusing on border security, energy, and defense spending, aiming to fulfill key aspects of Trump's agenda.
While there have been occasional disagreements, such as differing views on federal abortion bans, Graham's support for Trump has remained strong.
Overall, Lindsey Graham's evolution from critic to close ally underscores his significant role in supporting and advancing President Trump's initiatives.
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