Lindsey Graham defends Donald Trump with claim that criminals don't use checks

Lindsey Graham has defended Trump once again [Image via Gage Skidmore/Flikr]

The South Carolina Republican's claims were not taken well on social media site, Twitter.

by Tobias Richmond

reviewed by Jane Flowers

March 2, 2019 at 5:33 AM

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Sen. Lindsey Graham on copy of Trump check and Stormy Daniels payments: "I've found most people don't write checks if they think they're involved in a crime." pic.twitter.com/Teqa30SsOW
— The Hill (@thehill) March 1, 2019

Watergate proved him wrong

One Twitter user posted a copy of a check that was tied to the Watergate burglars to refute Lindsey Graham's claim.

Here's the check signed over to the Watergate burglars by Nixon's Committee to Re-elect the President, 1972... pic.twitter.com/Yf0IKGvaPg
— Andrew Rudalevige (@rudalev) March 1, 2019

Long time since he practiced law

One user pointed out there have been plenty of crimes committed using checks.

Obviously been a long time since he practiced law. Plenty of fraud uncovered by accountants through General Ledger and checking accounts.
— StealthTweet (@VoteEarlyNow) March 1, 2019

Above the law

One user pointed out that if the criminal thinks he won't be caught, he might use checks.

They do if they believe they are above the law and will be protected by a Complicit GOP !!!
— Big Boy :) (@HumanRainDelay1) March 1, 2019

Jussie Smollett did the deed

One user pointed out there have been recent examples of using a check in a crime.

Ask Jerry Springer & Jussie Smollett 🤪
— Frank Malfitano (@FrankMalfitano) March 1, 2019

Race to the bottom

There were more than a few users who are still appalled by the depths Graham will sink to in order to defend Donald Trump.

Wow. Lindsey graham is on a race to the bottom of the barrel. What a incredible disappointment he is as human being.
— zenkitty (@ScubbaCatt) March 1, 2019

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