In a series of interviews, Senator Lindsey Graham, the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, defended former President Donald Trump amid revelations that David Pecker, a close associate, was involved in a 'catch-and-kill' scheme to suppress negative stories during Trump's presidential campaign. Graham compared the practice to actions taken by celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tiger Woods, suggesting it was not uncommon. CNN anchor Dana Bash challenged Graham, noting that unlike the celebrities mentioned, Trump was running for president. Despite the controversy, Graham dismissed the legal implications of the scheme and argued that American voters are more concerned with their personal issues than with Trump's legal troubles. He also admitted that there is no 'absolute immunity' in the Constitution.
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Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham dismisses David Pecker paying to kill negative stories and admits there is NO 'absolute immunity' in the Constitution https://t.co/A3tERqSyzF https://t.co/ossoEuFNfm
Despite being the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Lindsey Graham seems unconcerned with the legal troubles facing presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump https://t.co/y55ooTHN7i
Dana Bash: David Pecker says he paid to kill negative stories about Trump to help his presidential campaign. You don’t have any concerns about it? Lindsey Graham: “You know, apparently a lot of people do this…the whole thing is a crock” https://t.co/VqyGjMtKuP
Lindsey Graham Defends Trump’s ‘Catch-and-Kill’ Hush Payments, Argues Schwarzenegger and Tiger Woods Killed Stories Too: https://t.co/swe9jr7JpP
“Obviously, Tiger Woods is not running for president,” CNN anchor Dana Bash helpfully reminded Lindsey Graham. https://t.co/yUSt6N7INo
Lindsey Graham Delivers Wild Defense of Trump on Alleged Catch-and-Kill Scheme: 'Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tiger Woods' Did it Too https://t.co/dvRTN347BW
DANA BASH: David Pecker testified that he paid to catch and kill stories about Trump specifically to help his presidential campaign. You don't have any concerns about that? LINDSEY GRAHAM: You know, apparently a lot of people do this. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tiger Woods, I think… https://t.co/cdCyF7WKLp
DANA BASH: David Pecker testified that he paid to catch and kill stories about Trump specifically to help his presidential campaign. You don't have any concerns about that? LINDSEY GRAHAM: You know, apparently a lot of people do this. I think the whole thing is a crock. https://t.co/GMk6oGzloH
Dana Bash: David Pecker says he paid to kill negative stories about Trump to help his campaign. You're not concerned about that? Lindsey Graham: A lot of celebrities do this. Tiger Woods, Arnold Schwarzenegger... Bash: Obviously, Tiger Woods is not running for president. https://t.co/Hh4mT38R1n