Overview
- Sen. Lindsey Graham told President Trump to “kill” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a Sunday Morning Futures interview with Maria Bartiromo.
- He labeled Khamenei a “modern-day Hitler” and a “religious Nazi,” arguing that removing him would embolden protesters and curb state-sponsored terrorism by groups like Hamas.
- Graham claimed Khamenei’s ouster could help pave the way for regional steps such as an Israel–Saudi Arabia peace deal.
- On air, Graham displayed a black “Make Iran Great Again” hat, noting Trump had signed one of the caps for him last week.
- His remarks followed a Wall Street Journal report that Trump is weighing options on Iran, including large strikes, after telling reporters the regime was in “big trouble” and warning the U.S. would “get involved” if protesters were harmed.