President Trump early Thursday attacked Sen. Lindsey Graham Lindsey Olin GrahamMomentum growing among Republicans for Supreme Court vote before Election Day Video of Lindsey Graham arguing against nominating a Supreme Court justice in an election year goes viral Warning signs flash for Lindsey Graham in South Carolina MORE (R-S.C.) over his criticism of Trump’s response to last weekend's violence in Charlottesville, Va., warning that "the people of South Carolina will remember!”

“Publicity seeking Lindsey Graham falsely stated that I said there is moral equivalency between the KKK, neo-Nazis & white supremacists and people like Ms. Heyer. Such a disgusting lie. He just can't forget his election trouncing.The people of South Carolina will remember!” Trump tweeted.

Publicity seeking Lindsey Graham falsely stated that I said there is moral equivalency between the KKK, neo-Nazis & white supremacists...... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 17, 2017

...and people like Ms. Heyer. Such a disgusting lie. He just can't forget his election trouncing.The people of South Carolina will remember! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 17, 2017

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Graham on Wednesday said Trump’s reaction to the violence was dividing the country, saying he made a “moral equivalency” between white supremacists who organized the weekend rally and Heather Heyer, a 32-year-old counterprotester who was killed after being hit by a car allegedly driven by a man with far-right views.

"I, along with many others, do not endorse this moral equivalency," Graham said. "Many Republicans ... will fight back against the idea that the Party of Lincoln has a welcome mat out for the David Dukes of the world."

Graham responded to the president later on Thursday morning, urging him to "fix" his remarks on the Charlottesville violence.

Graham said Trump is receiving praise "from some of the most racist and hate-filled individuals and groups in our country" after his remarks stating that both sides were to blame for the violence.

Former KKK leader David Duke and white supremacist Richard Spencer both lauded Trump's remarks.

"For the sake of our Nation — as our President — please fix this. History is watching us all," Graham said.

This story was updated at 9:34 a.m.