Graham to reveal ‘important update’ on Monday

Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.), who in recent months has moved closer to running for president, will provide a “very important update” on his plans Monday morning, he told supporters on Sunday.

“Tomorrow morning I will be giving a very important update on my 2016 plans and I want to make sure you are able to hear it,” Graham wrote in an e-mail to his supporters.

He said he will appear on CBS’s “This Morning” at 8 a.m. Eastern time.

“As an announcement draws near, I need to know you stand with me,” Graham continued, linking to a page where people can donate money to his exploratory committee.

Graham formed the committee, Security Through Strength, in January and has been staffing it as he prepares for what looks increasingly like it will become a full-fledged run for president. A Graham spokesperson did not immediately respond to a question about his plans.

Politico reported earlier this month that Graham told donors that June 1 was the likely date for his presidential announcement.