Senator Lindsey Graham's Death Sparks Congressional Backlash Against Imam Omar Suleiman

Senator Lindsey Graham (R‑SC) died after a brief illness, prompting tributes for his long‑standing support of Israel and Ukraine. Hours later, Dallas‑based imam Omar Suleiman posted on social media that Graham should “live an eternity in ruins” for his stance on Gaza. Suleiman, who had delivered an opening prayer in the U.S. House at the invitation of Democratic lawmakers in 2019, faced immediate criticism. Texas Rep. Beth Van Duyne announced plans to introduce a resolution to formally censure Suleiman, calling the remarks “utterly inappropriate” and urging Congress to condemn such incendiary speech. Van Duyne expects some Democratic support for the measure. The episode also drew comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called Graham “one of Israel’s greatest friends.”