Mace slams Graham for supporting Iran war, labels him Washington’s ‘war machine’

Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina publicly criticized fellow Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham on Wednesday for advocating military escalation against Iran, specifically his calls for President Trump to deploy Marines to invade Kharg Island and overthrow Tehran's regime. Mace, who opposes sending ground troops to Iran, framed Graham's position as part of what she called "Washington's war machine." The dispute reveals a rift within the GOP over Iran policy as the Trump administration weighs its approach to the Islamic Republic. Graham represents a more hawkish faction pushing for direct military intervention, while Mace aligns with Republicans skeptical of large-scale overseas military commitments. The disagreement underscores broader tensions within the party over the scope and costs of potential military action in the Middle East.