Pence Pushes for Graham’s Name on Ukraine Sanctions | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Former VP Mike Pence is urging Congress to name the new Russia sanctions bill after Senator Lindsey Graham, calling it a fitting tribute to Graham’s lifelong commitment to national security and his unwavering stance against Putin. Pence praised Graham’s decades-long advocacy for tough sanctions, his belief that economic pressure is key to forcing Russia to negotiate, and his deep convictions on defending freedom, supporting Ukraine, and standing with Israel. Moved by Graham’s passing, Pence hopes lawmakers will honor his legacy by passing this critical legislation — a move he believes will…