Senators Frustrated with Graham's Surprise Opposition to Ukraine Aid Package
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Republican and Democratic senators are frustrated with Sen. Lindsey Graham for opposing the $95 billion defense and foreign aid package after previously pushing hard for Ukraine aid.
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Graham voted no due to border security concerns, but senators feel he flip-flopped to curry favor with Trump and his South Carolina constituents.
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As top Republican on a key appropriations subcommittee, Graham's stance surprised colleagues who worked on the bipartisan package.
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Graham dropped plans to attend the Munich Security Conference with NATO allies to instead visit the Texas border, drawing criticism.
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Senators see Graham as "annoying" and "tiresome" for being "all over the map" instead of consistent on long-held national security stances.