Graham Blasts Austin Over Israel Comments, Saying He's Lost Confidence
• Lindsey Graham has "lost all confidence" in Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over his comments on protecting civilians in the Israel-Hamas war • Austin warned Israel of a "strategic defeat" if it doesn't protect Gaza civilians more, which could drive them to support Hamas • Graham called Austin "naive" and said he should focus on protecting US soldiers rather than criticizing Israel • Graham scoffed at the idea of Israel agreeing to a ceasefire after just 2 months if the US was attacked like on 9/11 • Graham told Austin to "quit criticizing Israel in public" and to share a better idea for destroying Hamas if he has one