Senator Lindsey Graham just revealed that he’s met with Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz and that he’s committed to helping Matt Gaetz get confirmed in the Senate.

Graham points out that “the process surrounding the Gaetz nomination is turning into an angry mob, and unverified allegations are being treated as if they are true.”

He says “I have seen this movie before,” clearly referring to Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and then goes on to urge his Republican colleagues not to participate in this angry lynch mob and allow this process to move forward.

Below are his full comments:

I had a very good meeting with President Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz, and Vice President-elect JD Vance. I am committed to allowing the process to go forward in a manner consistent with past practices and fundamental fairness. This process will not be a rubber stamp nor will it be driven by a lynch mob.

My record is clear. I tend to defer to presidential cabinet choices unless the evidence suggests disqualification.

I fear the process surrounding the Gaetz nomination is turning into an angry mob, and unverified allegations are being treated as if they are true. I have seen this movie before.

I would urge all of my Senate colleagues, particularly Republicans, not to join the lynch mob and give the process a chance to move forward. After years of being investigated by the Department of Justice, no charges were brought against Matt Gaetz. This is something we should all remember.

I would also urge my colleagues to go back to a time-tested process, receive relevant information, and give the nominee a chance to make their case as to why they should be confirmed. This standard – which I have long adhered to – has served the Senate and country well.