Sen. Graham says he wasn't bothered 'one damn bit' about Letitia James, Comey getting indicted

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker on Sunday that he wasn't bothered "one damn bit" by the indictments of New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey.

Graham waved off the accusations, telling Welker, "This may bother you that people are being held accountable, but it doesn't bother me one damn bit."

A federal grand jury in Virginia last week charged James with bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The indictment centers on her purchase of a home in Norfolk, which prosecutors allege she falsely claimed as a second residence to secure better loan terms before leasing it to tenants. James has denied wrongdoing, calling the charges "political retribution."

She asked Graham whether it was "appropriate for the president to direct his attorney general to indict whoever he says."

Graham replied that he believes it's appropriate for Comey and others to answer for their conduct. The lawmaker then pivoted to how Trump was indicted during the Biden administration. 

"And Trump got indicted 91 times, three days after he announced for president on February 15th, 2022."

Welker continued to press Graham on whether Trump's requests were appropriate.

"I'm asking about right now and this sitting president's actions right now," she said, adding that both James and Comey say they're innocent of the charges.

"Good. They will have the chance to prove it," Graham replied.

The host insisted Graham answer if Trump asking Bondi to prosecute the individuals "crosses a line between the Justice Department being independent from the executive branch."

Again, Welker asked, "What about Trump?"

 "No, I think the grand jury is going to take care of this," he said, before accusing the media of not wondering whether James' prosecution of Trump was appropriate.

"But you didn't care any about this, you didn't care that Letitia James made up charges that no one has ever faced --" 

Welker interrupted, saying that President Biden "never publicly called for Trump to be indicted."

Graham shot back, "Biden regretted that they didn't do it before the election. Jack Smith surveilled my phone records and eight other senators. Jack Smith introduced his brief against Trump, October the 24th, before the 2024 election, violating every protocol just to politicize the election."