‘Dollars and cents’: Lindsey Graham amassed influence, not Wall Street wealth, over 3 decades in DC

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham amassed power and influence, but financial disclosures indicate he didn't use his access to amass personal wealth.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 1,361

Last Updated: 5 days, 20 hours ago

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As South Carolina’s senior senator, the late Lindsey Graham amassed power and influence over three decades in Congress. But it appears he didn’t cash in on his access with stock trades.

Members of Congress can legally — and commonly do — own, buy, and sell individual stocks, a practice that is perennially scrutinized by ethics watchdogs over conflict-of-interest concerns.

An analysis by the Washington-based Campaign Legal Center found that 56 senators owned individual stocks …

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