Lindsey Graham Vows to 'Grind' Russia's 'War Machine' to a Halt if Trump and Putin Can't Reach a Deal Soon

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: MEDIAite

May 27th, 2025, 11:08 am


Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) wrote a letter to the editors of The Wall Street Journal that was published on Tuesday in which he vowed that the U.S. Senate was ready to “grind” Vladimir Putin’s “war machine to a halt” if President Donald Trump is unable to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine soon.

Graham, one of the most hawkish GOP senators, wrote his letter in response to a scathing Journal editorial titled, “Time for a GOP Senate Revolt on Sanctions Against Putin.” In the editorial, the Journal’s board argues for the GOP to advance Graham’s bill that would “hit countries that buy Russian oil and gas with tariff sanctions.”

Graham promoted his legislation in his letter, writing, “The bill would put Russia on a trade island, slapping 500% tariffs on any country that buys Moscow’s energy products. The consequences of its barbaric invasion must be made real to those that prop it up. If China or India stopped buying cheap oil, Mr. Putin’s war machine would grind to a halt.”

The South Carolina Republican offered kind words for Trump’s efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, but made clear that he was ready to act alone if Trump failed. “While Ukraine has made clear it is ready for such an end, Russia has made more excuses than the market can bear. President Trump has asked Vladimir Putin to provide a term sheet outlining the requirements for a cease-fire, bringing the roadblocks to peace to a head. Depending on how Russia responds, we will know which course to take,” Graham wrote, adding, “The Senate is prepared either way.”

Read more: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/lindsey-graham-vows-to-grind-russias-war-machine-to-a-halt-if-trump-and-putin-cant-reach-a-deal-soon/

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And then you'll cave when told what to think, say, and do.

[PJMcK]

1. Oh, Lindsey

Do you get some kind of kinky pleasure continually kissing Trump's ass?

You'll cave and cry in public then do exactly as your dominating master tells you to do.

In short, shut the fuck up.

[erronis]

6. Love to see lil lindsey leading the charge! Tip-toeing in high heels and waving his handkerchief.

[Grins]

19. House and Senate should help Lindsey!!!

Been saying this since TRUMP’S DISASTROUS 28 Feb press conference where REPUBLICANS insulted, not only Zelenskyy, but all of Western Europe!

Pass a $500 billion funding bill for Ukraine!

1. THAT will get Moscow’s FULL attention.
2. It will tell Ukraine: “WE got your back.”
3. It will tell NATO, eff the Russia asset, WE got your back, too!
4. It’s a great “Fuck you!” to Trump and his fellow appeasers.

[Nasruddin]

2. Sure I believe you

[Srkdqltr]

3. Sounds good but he will not.

[Silent Type]

4. Graham was also ticked and fed up for about a week after Jan 6th. Then, he sucked up.

[Raven123]

5. What is it about these people?

First Grassley on X and now Lindsey in the WSJ. Why don’t they just confront Trump or better yet, pass a Bill that actually does something?

Are they afraid of a Trump veto? Yep.
Are they afraid they can’t get a veto proof majority to pass such a bill? Yes.
Are they afraid the administration will ignore whatever they pass? Darned right they are.

They neutered themselves and apparently fear they cannot undo it.

[mac56]

7. Sure, Jan

[Irish_Dem]

8. Lindsey has been drinking again.

[C_U_L8R]

9. If he has such magical powers...

Why did he wait all these years and let all these people die??

[Tarzanrock]

10. Republicans -- the "toughest" tariff imposers the world has ever seen:

"“The bill would put Russia on a trade island, slapping 500% tariffs on any country that buys Moscow’s energy products. The consequences of its barbaric invasion must be made real to those that prop it up. If China or India stopped buying cheap oil, Mr. Putin’s war machine would grind to a halt.”

Better call the Turd and ask the Turd about this, Miss Ladybugs, because the Turd has this "thing" for Vladimir Putin. Funny, isn't it,
how the Republican Nazi Party wanted to "surrender" Ukraine to Russia when Joe Biden was President!

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

11. Ooooohh Lindsey, you sound SOOOO scary!!

Eff you!!

[Buddyzbuddy]

12. I'm sure Lindsey is ready to start grinding.

I may be 62 but my mind can still think like an adolescent.

[harumph]

23. he's ready to start "grindr-ing"

"Lindsey does Russia"

[calimary]

25. Ouch!

Grizzly but well-deserved.

How on earth does Lindsey Graham stay in office???

[Aristus]

13. The fainting couch will not get cool before he flops on it again.

n/t

[Layzeebeaver]

30. Fetch the vapours!! nt

[ancianita]

14. IF you fear for your job, Lindsey. And IF this isn't just campaign rhetoric.

If you red state trumpculters sell out for the "big beautiful bill," everyone in your states will know you're lying about everything.

[JoseBalow]

15. Now, now, Lindsey... You know perfectly well that's not how Grindr works

[Layzeebeaver]

32. I hold you responsible for making me spit my coffee...

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Well played… well played indeed !

[patphil]

16. Who listens to Lindsey Graham?

Whatever he says today, he'll contradict tomorrow. In the end, he's nothing but a Trump toady.

[lonely bird]

17. Hey, Lindsey?

Fuck off, you gutless punk.

[blue-wave]

18. Just do it then

Talk is cheap and action for Ukraine's victory is long, long overdue.

[Tarzanrock]

20. The two-faced, lying hypocrite speaks as always with a forked tongue.

'Complete, utter disaster' - Lindsey Graham reacts to Zelensky meeting

Senator Lindsey Graham, a formerly staunch supporter of Ukraine, spoke to press outside the White House after an angry exchange between US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Vice-president JD Vance in the Oval Office.

Graham told reporters that it's uncertain whether the United States can ever do business with Zelensky and suggested he should resign.

Miss Lindsy Graham has "never been more proud" of the Turd and J.D. Vance. Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cx2g7yedg74o

The two-faced, lying hypocrite speaks as always with a forked tongue.

[Doodley]

36. Correct! Or the times he called Trump "a race-baiting xenophobic bigot."

[Jack Valentino]

21. The little lapdog's bark is worse than her bite....

[Xolodno]

22. Utter bullshit.

We are already hitting China and North Korea. Whose next? India? Brazil? Vietnam? Egypt? South Africa? Sanctioning some of these nations would be a blessing in disguise. Short term pain, long term gain. And in some cases, they are already benefitting, such as Brazil, our farm subsidies kept Brazil from entering the soy bean market in China. Now, they are about to clean our clock in that market.

[LoisB]

24. Sure Linds, sure you will.

[0rganism]

26. Kind of an ambiguous warning, with a bit of suggestive imagery too. Nicely played, senator, I guess.

I'm sure you'd love to grind on Vlad's "war machine" if Trump doesn't finish up real soon, but did Mr. Putin consent to said liaison?

[RainCaster]

27. Flying Butt Monkeys rate Lindsey as nonsensical

Yes, the FBM factor is very high, Lindsey has no credibility as a hawk.

[CentralMass]

29. Lindsey Graham is completely useless.

[SalamanderSleeps]

34. John Barrasso

Worst Twat ever. Just ask the Hanson, or the Mead Families.

[CentralMass]

31. ...

[BidenRocks]

33. Ankle Biter!

[thought crime]

35. What next Lindsey, Boots on the Ground? Or huff, puff, and blow your house down?

[markodochartaigh]

37. I would like to congratulate everyone

who has commented for staying away from the tawdry Grindr jokes which would be so banal here.

[Hornedfrog2000]

38. So linsey wants something i assume?

Thats the only time they speak out is when they want something directly.

[Javaman]

39. cool story, bro.

[JT45242]

40. Methinks the lady doth protest too much

He'll talk a big game for a news cycle or two to get the heat off whatever mango Mussolini did or said last then cave.

The kompromat on him will be most compelling and given his rumored preference for boys younger than legal age, he may actually have serious criminal fear not just embarrassment.

[Scrivener7]

41. What a joke that man is.

[samnsara]

42. at this point i will take help from anyone!

..even lindsey.

[Botany]

43. ATTN Ms. Lindsey

The deal is not one to be brokered between Putin and Trump it is one between
Zelenskyy and Putin.

Btw here is the deal. Russia leaves all Ukrainian territories, they return the something like
90,000 Ukrainian Children they kidnapped, Russia pays for the damages, and Russians who
committed war crimes will be held responsible. And if not President Zelenskyy has a drone
with Putin’s name on it.

[doc03]

44. If John McCain was alive, he would bitch slap Lindsey back into SC. nt

[Paladin]

45. Hey, Lindsey: When you're battling Putin, be sure to wear a cape.

That'll really impress us...

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

46. I swoon, in the presence of Graham's rough, tough words. But then (after smelling salts), I think ...

.. he will vote however Trump tells him to.

But my, what words!

[republianmushroom]

47. Dumb and gutless Lindsey.