Transcript: GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026

TL;DR

Graham initially opposed a $300 billion fund for Iran, likening it to a "Marshall Plan with the Nazis still in charge," but now supports it if funded by Sunni Arab nations, believing it would signify Iran's change.
He disagrees with Republican colleagues who fear Iran will use released funds for malicious purposes, stating the amount is insufficient for the country's reconstruction and that diplomacy should be prioritized.
Graham proposes that if the current diplomatic efforts fail, Donald Trump would take control of the Strait of Hormuz, charge passage fees, and work to expand the Abraham Accords, with military action threatened against Iran if it contests control.
He advocates for Benjamin Netanyahu to be open to expanding the Abraham Accords and finding a solution for Palestinians, contingent on Iran being "in a box."
Graham expresses concern over the potential failure to reauthorize FISA, urging President Trump to allow Jay Clayton to testify for the Director of National Intelligence position and warning of dire consequences if FISA 702 lapses.

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