Following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, Donald Trump offered mixed remarks during a Fox News interview, blending praise with criticism. Trump recalled that Graham briefly distanced himself after the January 6 Capitol riot, calling it a single lapse, and noted that Graham soon phoned to retract his stance. The former president rated Graham 99 out of 100 for loyalty. This episode underscores the complicated relationship between the two, with Trump emphasizing past disloyalty even while eulogizing the late South Carolina Republican.