Source: Fox News
Summary
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent endorsed Mark Lynch in the South Carolina Republican U.S. Senate primary, calling incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham a “war hawk, neocon.” Kent urged voters to “stop sending billions of dollars overseas” and “stop us from getting entangled in endless foreign wars in the Middle East” by voting for Lynch. Graham’s campaign responded, citing President Trump’s endorsement of Graham and criticizing Lynch for seeking an “endorsement from a man that President Trump called a ‘SLEAZEBAG,’ ‘LEAKER,’ and a ‘LOSER.'”
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent endorsed Mark Lynch, calling Sen. Lindsey Graham a “war hawk, neocon.” Graham’s campaign responded with a statement from President Trump, who had previously endorsed Graham. The exchange highlights the ongoing debate over foreign policy and the role of the US in the Middle East. Kent’s endorsement of Lynch adds to the list of supporters for the challenger. The primary election is set to take place on June 9th.
The familiar ritual of endorsements and counter-endorsements continues, with each side seeking to bolster their candidate’s credentials. The language used by both sides is telling, with Kent labeling Graham a “war hawk, neocon” and Graham’s campaign responding with Trump’s criticism of Kent as a “SLEAZEBAG,” “LEAKER,” and “LOSER.” The debate over foreign policy and the role of the US in the Middle East remains a contentious issue.
Author: Evan Null
