The only Republican presidential candidate who had served in the military gave his rival, Ben Carson, a pass on Friday despite the fact that the retired neurosurgeon had falsely and repeatedly claimed to have been offered a “scholarship” to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who retired from the U.S. Air Force after a 33-year career, said during an appearance on “The Real Story With Gretchen Carlson” that voters should decide if they believe the story.
“Let’s leave that up to the voters. Can anybody deny that he’s one of the most talented people you’ve ever met? The guys is a world renowned neurosurgeon. I can promise you I never got a full scholarship to West Point,” Graham said while chuckling. “The bottom line is that the voters will determine this. That’s why I think Iowa, new Hampshire and South Carolina are so important. Dr. Carson is an accomplished man. He will have to deal with this. Let’s let the voters decide, not pollsters. This will work its way out overtime.”
Watch Graham’s reaction on Fox News below:
