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Trump Remembers Graham as a ‘True American Patriot’

Independent Journal Review

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July 12, 2026

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Trump Remembers Graham as a ‘True American Patriot’

President Donald Trump remembered Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) by calling him a “true American Patriot” the day after the Trump ally died.

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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 6, 2026

American to Foreigners: Don't Listen to the Naysayers Who Bash America

An American told us on the Fourth of July that if he were speaking to people who haven't been to America yet, he would tell them to not listen to the naysayers who bash the United States, rather come see the country for yourself.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 5, 2026

Donald Trump says the 'American dream is back’

​US President Donald Trump says the “American dream is back”. ​“Americans expanded the blessings of freedom, and we have never stopped expanding our ambitions and our dreams,” Mr Trump said. ​’We never had the American dream like we have it right now.”

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

'America and the world have lost a determined leader': Tributes pour in after Sen Lindsey Graham's death

Trump called Lindsey Graham a true American Patriot on Truth Social as world leaders from Ukraine, Israel and NATO mourned the senator's sudden death.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 6, 2026

The Summer I Turned Patriot

Like many Europeans raised on a diet of American culture, I thought I understood the United States. My job as a camp counselor revealed why it is a nation worth loving, writes Josh Kaplan.

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Related coverage for "Trump Remembers Graham as 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 — American to Foreigners: Don't Listen to the Naysayers Who Bash America. Sky News Australia — Donald Trump says the 'American dream is back’. Fox News — 'America and the world have lost a determined leader': Tributes pour in after Sen Lindsey Graham's death. Real Clear Politics — The Summer I Turned Patriot