Sen. Richard Blumenthal talks about Lindsey Graham's legacy

NPR | By A Martínez

Published July 13, 2026 at 6:08 AM CDT

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about Sen. Lindsey Graham's legacy.

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