Lindsey Graham Embodied the Republican Party’s Authoritarian Drift

Lindsey Graham's transformation from a bipartisan dealmaker to a staunch advocate of former President Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement highlights the Republican Party's shift towards authoritarianism. This metamorphosis was well-documented in a 2020 Rolling Stone profile, which serves as an obituary for the Graham who once sought compromise. His journey underscores a worrying trend within the GOP, where loyalty to Trump's divisive agenda has overshadowed traditional bipartisan efforts, raising concerns about the party's commitment to democratic norms and practices.