From an early scathing critic to an adoring sycophant, the evolution of Lindsey Graham over Trump has been one of the more revolting sights in American politics in recent years. As one Twitter user put it, "You make Ted Cruz look courageous." Indeed.

Source: The Independent

Senator Lindsey Graham was mocked for his effusive praise for Donald Trump's speech after the former president confirmed his 2024 White House bid in an unsurprising address at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday night.

The twice-impeached former president, who tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election, filed his paperwork with the Federal Election Commission establishing his candidacy to run for the office for the third time.

In a speech laden with lies, the 76-year-old Republican leader said: "In order to make America great again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States."

"America's comeback starts right now," he added.

Mr Trump's low-energy announcement which his Democrat opponents called "boring" was even cut off mid-way by Fox News and CNN, while MSNBC did not even carry the speech from his Florida home.

However, the former president's speech garnered praise from the South Carolina senator, who turned from anti-Trump to one of his closest allies.

First, his pathetic tweet.

And as a reminder, here is Lindsey Graham in 2016:

The reviews were not kind.

Even inside the room, the lacklustre speech did not get the reception anticipated, as many tried to leave but were barred from doing so.