President Donald Trump has reiterated his support for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in his re-election bid, following reports that one of Graham's primary opponents, Paul Dans, may have withdrawn from the race. In another post, Trump criticised Graham's other primary opponent, Mark Lynch, for being too hawkish on military action in the Middle East, particularly in Iran. These posts show how Trump is retaliating against critics who have been critical of Operation Epic Fury in Iran, including Dans' endorsement by Tucker Carlson. The president and Graham have been close allies for some time.