Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” Sunday that he viewed the killing of Charlie Kirk as “an attack on a political movement.”
“I see this as an attack on a political movement,” Graham said. “I see this being different. Charlie Kirk is one of the top three people in the country that allowed President Trump to win in 2024 by his efforts.”
Most Republicans, Graham added, saw Kirk’s killing as “an attack on a movement by using violence.”
He urged people not to “resort to violence to settle your political differences.” The best way to honor Kirk's legacy, Graham said, was to organize, debate and push for conservatives to win in 2026.
“I reject political violence,” Graham said. “If you are offended by what somebody says or does, then take up a political cause to f