Kamala Harris Faces Backlash After Tributing Lindsey Graham

Kamala Harris, the former Vice President of the United States, faced public backlash after posting a tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death on July 12, 2026. In a post on X, Harris described the former colleague as someone who possessed "wit, energy, and charm" and cared deeply for the people of South Carolina.

Critics attacked the gesture, citing Graham's history of vitriolic comments regarding the LGBTQ+ community and his support for Israeli military actions against Palestinians. Some social media users claimed the sympathy shown to Graham illustrated why Harris lost the 2024 presidential campaign, specifically referencing the Biden administration's support for the war in Gaza.