Who Is Lindsey Graham? All About the US Senator Who Warned India Over Russian Oil Imports

US Senator Lindsey Graham has sparked global headlines after his strong warning to India, China, and Brazil regarding Russian oil imports. In a fiery statement on Fox News, he said that President Donald Trump will impose heavy tariffs if these countries continue to buy cheap oil from Russia.

“You’re buying cheap Russian oil at the expense of the world… President Trump is tired of this game,” said Graham.

He called it “blood money”, blaming it for helping Russia continue its war.

Why Is Lindsey Graham Angry?

Graham believes that buying oil from Russia supports Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. He warned that continuing this trade will lead to serious consequences.

“If you keep buying cheap Russian oil to allow this war to continue, we’re going to crush your economy,” he told Fox News.

Who Is Lindsey Graham?

Lindsey Graham was born on July 9, 1955, in Central, South Carolina. He was the first person in his family to go to college. He earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina.

Graham served in the US Air Force as a military lawyer. He was on active duty for over 6 years and was posted in Germany from 1984 to 1988.

He later joined the South Carolina Air National Guard, followed by the Air Force Reserve. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan during congressional holidays and retired in 2015 as a Colonel.

Political Career Highlights

• Elected to the US House of Representatives in 1994

• Elected to the US Senate in 2002, and re-elected in 2008, 2014, and 2020

• Currently serves as the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee

• Also a member of the Senate Judiciary, Appropriations, and Environment Committees

Lindsey Graham is known for his strong foreign policy views and close ties to Republican leadership, especially Donald Trump.