Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 26, 2025
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The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 26, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. He joins us from Seneca, South Carolina. Welcome back to Face The Nation. Senator-- SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM: Good morning.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Sen. Lindsey Graham said President Donald Trump has the legal power to expand military action against Venezuela and Colombia, including possible land strikes, as part of a campaign against drug traffickers.
Key Points:
- Graham backed Trump’s reported plans to target what he called narco-terrorists and said the military is giving lawful orders.
- He said Congress should be briefed, but argued a formal declaration of war is not needed for these actions.
- Graham rejected concerns from other senators and said Trump can use force to protect the U.S. from drugs coming from Venezuela and Colombia.
- He compared the situation to past U.S. actions in Panama and Grenada and said the goal is to push Maduro from power.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The push for possible strikes in Venezuela or Colombia could raise war risk, strain Congress, and leave taxpayers facing higher military costs and more market swings.
Positive Impact
Supporters say tougher action could disrupt drug routes and may reduce cocaine and fentanyl flow into US communities.
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- Primary:President Donald Trumpperson
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- President Donald TrumppersonPrimaryEvaluated
His quoted remarks and reported decisions about military operations are a major focus of the transcript.
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Central interview subject; his statements on Venezuela, military action, and congressional authority drive the article.
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Foreign leader at the center of Graham’s comments about possible regime change and military pressure.
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Historical comparison used by Graham when discussing prior U.S. military action in Panama.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Senator James LankfordpersonContextCandidate
Quoted as a Republican colleague raising concerns about the limited information shared with Congress.
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Mentioned as a Democratic senator whose criticism is discussed by Graham.
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Cited as a Republican critic of the administration’s approach and congressional role.
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