Senate Gets Clarity: Trump Says Pass It For Graham Before China Calls Dibs 🌐

President Donald Trump has called on the U.S. Senate to pass the Clarity Act in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham, framing the crypto bill as a race against foreign rivals. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the Senate should move the legislation in Graham's memory, describing the late senator as "a big supporter."

Graham died over the weekend following a brief illness, according to the president's post. Trump also used the message to warn that "China and many other countries would like to take complete and total control" of the crypto sector and of AI, adding, "Don't let China win on either subject!!!"

It is the latest appeal from Trump as the Clarity Act navigates the Senate. White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt described this week as a critical one for the crypto bill, underscoring the compressed timeline facing lawmakers on the legislation, which seeks to clarify the regulatory framework for digital assets.

The president has repeatedly pressed the Senate to advance the bill, previously urging senators to use the August recess to study the legislation ahead of a floor vote. His latest message ties the push directly to Graham's legacy, pairing the tribute with the same warning about U.S. competitiveness in crypto and AI that has framed his recent remarks on the sector.

The Senate has not publicly scheduled a final vote on the Clarity Act, and the bill's path forward remained unclear as of the latest reporting. Supporters argue that establishing clearer rules for digital assets is essential to keeping U.S. markets competitive; the bill continues to draw attention from crypto industry participants watching Washington for regulatory clarity.