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Trump pays tribute to Graham: 'A true American Patriot'

The Hill

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July 12, 2026

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Trump pays tribute to Graham: 'A true American Patriot'

President Trump on Sunday paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), calling his longtime ally who died unexpectedly the night before a true American Patriot. Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! Trump wrote on Truth Social. He was always working, and was a true American...

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Variety

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· Jul 5, 2026

Bruce Springsteen Says He’s a ‘Patriot’ for Standing Up to Trump: ‘I Believe in Critical Patriotism’

Bruce Springsteen said during his recent PBS special, “Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song,” that being a true patriot is all about coming face-to-face with America’s flaws and encouraging the government and your fellow citizens to do better. “I believe in critical patriotism,” Springsteen said. “I believe that’s the definition of a patriot, you know, []

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· Jul 7, 2026

Bruce Springsteen Doubles Down On Trump-Bashing, Calls It ‘Patriotic’

Notorious anti-Trump singer Bruce Springsteen claims that criticizing President Trump actually makes him a patriot. “I believe in critical patriotism,” the New Jersey-based entertainer said during his recent PBS special, “Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song.” He added, “I believe that’s the definition of a patriot, you know, that you love your country so much ...

Breitbart News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Man Explains Why He Thanks God for President Trump on the 4th of July

A Trump supporter in Washington, DC, expressed his love for the United States, while also pointing out some of the challenges currently facing the country, on its 250th anniversary.

BBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

Donald Trump paid tribute to the 71-year-old South Carolina senator, calling him a true American patriot who will be greatly missed.

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump Marshals Americans, Historic Spirit Of Defiance In Speech Celebrating US’s 250th Birthday

In a late-night speech capping the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, President Donald Trump invoked familiar themes of patriotism, bravery, and sacrifice to declare that the story of the United States of America is worth cherishing while being far from over.

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· Jul 6, 2026

Rock icon Bruce Springsteen says he is a 'patriot' for criticizing Donald Trump

Bruce Springsteen recently said that criticizing Donald Trump is patriotic, arguing that true love of country means facing America's flaws as the USA celebrated its 250th anniversary

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Related coverage for "Trump pays tribute to Graham: 'A true American Patriot'": Variety — Bruce Springsteen Says He’s a ‘Patriot’ for Standing Up to Trump: ‘I Believe in Critical Patriotism’. The Daily Wire — Bruce Springsteen Doubles Down On Trump-Bashing, Calls It ‘Patriotic’. Breitbart News — Man Explains Why He Thanks God for President Trump on the 4th of July. BBC News — US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'. Independent Journal Review — Trump Marshals Americans, Historic Spirit Of Defiance In Speech Celebrating US’s 250th Birthday. Irish Star — Rock icon Bruce Springsteen says he is a 'patriot' for criticizing Donald Trump