Monica Lewinsky's tribute to Lindsey Graham following his death sparked interest across the aisles, not only for her respectful candor, but also served as a reminder of the late senator's impact on history.Lewinsky, 53, paid her respects to the late South Carolina senator shortly after his death earlier this month, and gave followers insight on their decades-long connection.Her non-partisan testimonial drew criticism online, but experts believed that her tribute was an authentic gesture which reflected her personal philosophy of people over party.MONICA LEWINSKY RECALLS 'VERY DARK MOMENTS' AFTER SCANDAL, SURVIVING JUDGMENT BY 'BILLIONS OF STRANGERS'Monica Lewinsky's tribute to late Senator Lindsey Graham drew criticism and praise.(Jamie McCarthy/WireImage/Getty Images)Graham, who died July 11 after what his office described was a "brief and sudden illness," was one of the Republican party's most influential voices with more than three decades of service.His death prompted thousands of tributes, including one poignant message from the former White House intern.MONICA LEWINSKY SAYS BILL CLINTON ‘ESCAPED A LOT MORE THAN I DID’ AFTER WHITE HOUSE SCANDAL"I've disagreed with many (many) of Lindsey Graham’s choices and beliefs, but he was also — as one of the house managers on the '98 impeachment — the one who worked tirelessly to prove there was a smear campaign against me from inside the WH," Lewinsky posted on X shortly after his death.When X users took umbrage with the homage, Lewinsky was quick to remind followers that her experience was "healing" after years of trauma from the Clinton scandal."Come on.
He did not do it for you.The man was evil," one user wrote.Lewinsky fired back, "I know he didn’t do it for me.
i didn’t whitewash his history.but those actions were healing for me (and my family)… thanks for sharing your opinion."SEN.
LINDSEY GRAHAM DEAD AT 71 AFTER 'BRIEF AND SUDDEN' ILLNESS, OFFICE SAYSMonica Lewinsky was 21 when she began an unpa...