Lindsey Graham's Death Plagued By 'Cruel' Mockery Over Past Joe Biden Health Jab: 'Sad Reflection Of Online Culture'
While the death ofLindsey Grahamhas already drawn divided reactions across the political spectrum, public discourse has intensified following the resurfacing of his past comment regardingJoe Biden‘s. . .
While the death ofLindsey Grahamhas already drawn divided reactions across the political spectrum, public discourse has intensified following the resurfacing of his past comment regardingJoe Biden‘s health. The comment dates back to his 2024 statement about the former president needing to take a cognitive test ahead of the election, with the U. S. senator claiming at the time that he was worried about “Biden being the commander in chief for the next four months. ”Now with Lindsey Graham’s sudden passing, many on social media are taking a jab at his remarks, which has also caused supporters to defend the late senator. What Lindsey Graham Said About Joe Biden’s Health In 2024MEGAThe resurfaced comment drawing backlash against Graham was made back in June 2024, while Biden was still in the presidential race against President Donald Trump. At the time, the president’s disastrous debate performance against Trump caused Graham to question whether he was fit to remain commander-in-chief. “Most of us are concerned with the national security implications of this debate about President Biden’s health,” Graham said at the time, perThe Hill. “Most Democrats are worried about Biden winning the election. I’m worried about Biden being the commander in chief for the next four months. ”He then went on to press for Biden to undergo a cognitive test, arguing that it should be a requirement for “everybody going forward in the line of succession” to “have a neurological exam on a regular basis. ”Biden eventually dropped out of the 2024 race and was replaced by his vice president, Kamala Harris, who ultimately lost the election to Trump. Graham’s past remarks resurfaced on social media, with some even misconstruing them as him predicting that Biden would not make it to the end of 2024. One viral post on X read, “Lindsey Graham said that Joe Biden would be dead by the end of the year. Joe Biden eating breakfast this morning…” along with a clip of an actress eating while laughing. “Oops. Be oh so careful what you put out into the atmosphere,” another person commented, while a third wrote, “Life and death is in the power of the tongue. Be careful what you speak over others. One more criticnoted, “President Biden will mourn the friend he knew pre-Trump and not the sycophant Graham became under Trump. President Biden is a better man than this country deserves. ”Several have since called out the “cruel” mockery of the late senator, clarifying that Graham never commented on Biden dying, and only had concerns over his capability to continue being president in 2024 before he dropped out of the race. Supporters Defend Lindsey Graham After His Passing, As Joe Biden Posts Emotional TributeMEGAAmid the criticisms, the late Graham has received support from individuals blasting people for mocking his death on social media. One personnoted, “Celebrating anyone’s death says more about you than about Graham. Disagree with his politics all you want, but wishing harm or dancing on graves is beneath civilized people. ”Anothersaid, “Everyone celebrating the death of Senator Lindsey Graham is a soulless piece of sh-t. ”“Sucks but a sad reflection of online culture politicizing grief,” another personsaidabout the backlash plaguing the senator’s death. Meanwhile, Joe Biden has since broken his silence on Graham’s passing, sharing a lengthy tribute on X to the senator, who once called the ex-president his good friend. “Jill and I are shocked by the sudden passing of Lindsey Graham,” Biden began. “Lindsey and I served together in Congress for over a decade, and worked closely on many issues throughout the years. We traveled the world together as members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. ”He continued, “We disagreed often, and sometimes loudly. Lindsey and I did agree on the profound importance of public service. Like me, he loved the Senate as an institution, even with all its flaws and complexities. To his family, his staff, his constituents in South Carolina, and everyone who loved him: Jill and I are keeping you in our prayers. ”More Tributes Pour In For The Late SenatorAdMedia / MEGASince his passing, several of Graham’s other colleagues in the world of politics have shared tributes to him, with some Democratic senators remembering him in a positive light. Expressing that he was “stunned” by the unexpected news, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker paid tribute to the late Lindsey Graham by reflecting on their shared legislative efforts. He highlighted Graham’s willingness to cross party lines on criminal justice reform, a partnership that ultimately paved the way for the First Step Act. Mourning the loss, Booker remarked, “I will miss my perhaps most unexpected friend in the Senate and someone with whom I got some good things done. ”Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid tribute to the lawmaker’s legacy, stating that he “devoted his life to defending America, strengthening our alliance and standing up for the free world. ”He further remarked that the nation of Israel had lost a profound and irreplaceable friend. About Lindsey Graham’s Cause Of DeathAdMedia / MEGAGraham’s sudden death generated intense national shock, leading to unsubstantiated internet rumors regarding foul play. Shutting down these theories, initial autopsy findings shared by congressional staff point to an arterial rupture. Medically classified as a catastrophic rip in the wall of the main blood vessel, the condition is heavily linked to severe cardiovascular deterioration. As reported byFox News, “The preliminary examination findings were: Aortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. ”Investigators have encountered zero evidence pointing to suspicious activity, though the formal record remains open until full laboratory work is complete.