YoungTurks Publish Documentary Alleging Late Sen. Was Gay

GRAND RAPIDS, MI. - The Young Turks and Swamp Watch Studios released a documentary on Thursday, October 22, 2026, alleging sexual encounters between the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and three men. The 33-minute film, titled "The CLOSETocracy," presents claims from individuals identified as Kelvin, Cory, and Jesse.

Kelvin alleges a sexual encounter with Graham in Arizona in July 2001, stating he was 17 at the time and received $120. Cory, also known as adult film performer Sean Harding, claims a paid encounter with Graham at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., on November 11, 2015, for which he received $1,500. Jesse claims multiple encounters with Graham in Washington, D.C., hotels in 2012 and 2014.

The documentary contrasts these allegations with Graham's public stance on LGBTQ+ rights. The allegations presented in the film have not been independently established. Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, stated the allegations warrant public scrutiny. Senator Graham died on July 11 at the age of 71, approximately four months before the documentary's release.

Social media users across X comically commented on the release, pointing out that the late Senator Graham is dead. Others highlighted the double standard, stating that if the late Senator Graham were a Democrat, a public "outing" would have been antithetical to their values.