President Donald Trump said the FBI would be wasting its time if it investigates the death of Senator Lindsey Graham [1].
The comments come as public speculation grows regarding the circumstances of the senator's death. The president's dismissal of a federal probe suggests a tension between the administration and the agency's investigative priorities.
Speaking from the Oval Office at the White House on July 14, 2026 [1], Trump said the idea of a probe is driven by unfounded conspiracy theories [2]. He said he sees no evidence of nefarious activity surrounding the death of the senator [2].
"I know there’s all sorts of conspiracy theories going along, and I think the FBI is wasting their time if they’re doing that," Trump said [3].
The president said the agency is wasting its resources if it pursues such leads [1]. He said the FBI is wasting their time if they are pursuing conspiracy theories in the Graham death investigation [4].
Trump did not provide specific details on the nature of the theories he is referencing, but he said the investigation is unnecessary [2]. The president's remarks highlight his ongoing skepticism toward the FBI's investigative motives in high-profile political cases [1].
"They’re wasting their time," Trump said [1].
“"I know there’s all sorts of conspiracy theories going along, and I think the FBI is wasting their time if they’re doing that."”
This statement reflects a significant friction between the executive branch and the FBI regarding the legitimacy of investigations into political figures. By framing the probe as a pursuit of 'conspiracy theories,' the president is attempting to delegitimize the agency's potential findings before they are formally released, while signaling that he does not view the senator's death as a matter of national security or criminal intent.
