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Lindsey Graham Explains Why He Gets Along with Trump

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) explained to The Hill why he has a good working relationship with Donald Trump.

Said Graham: “During my brief time I said everything about Donald Trump that I could say that was bad. We didn’t hit it off.”

He added: “He called me over to his office, and said I’d like you to help me… We came to find common ground, that common ground is that he likes him, and I’ve come to like him. That will get you through 18 holes of golf, the front nine is about why he likes him, the back nine is why I liked him.”

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