Graham praises Schiff on impeachment presentation: 'You're very well-spoken'

Walking out of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday night after the first day of opening arguments in the impeachment trial of President Trump, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., congratulated Adam Schiff, the lead manager for House Democrats, on his presentation of the case.

“Good job,” Graham told Schiff. “You’re very well-spoken.”

It was unusual praise coming from Graham, one of Trump’s staunchest defenders in Congress. The South Carolina Republican has said he has already made up his mind that the president should be acquitted.

“I’m not trying to pretend to be...