Lindsey Graham responds after photos showing him at Disney World

The Hill
by Ashleigh Fields
March 31, 2026
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Sen. Lindsey Graham was photographed at Disney World during a partial government shutdown.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) responded to photos showing him at Disney World on Friday and Saturday, where he was spotted with a bubble wand waiting in line for Space Mountain. The images surfaced during a partial government shutdown, drawing attention to his presence at the theme park while the federal government was operating under reduced capacity. Graham said he had been invited to Disney World, offering an explanation for the visit. The incident reflects broader scrutiny lawmakers face over their schedules and priorities during government funding lapses, particularly when constituents and federal workers are affected by shutdown conditions.

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