Sen. Lindsey Graham Lindsey Olin GrahamThe Hill's Campaign Report: Arizona shifts towards Biden | Biden prepares for drive-in town hall | New Biden ad targets Latino voters Senate Democrats' campaign arm announces seven-figure investment to boost Graham challenger Graham: Comey to testify about FBI's Russia probe, Mueller declined invitation MORE (R-S.C.) said Saturday at a town hall that he is "glad" President Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump is getting an office in the White House.

"He's got his daughter in law, no, excuse me, his daughter, working in the White House — I don't know about you, but I'm glad she's there," Graham said, "because I think she's a pretty smart lady."

The statement from Graham, a frequent critic of the president, comes after reports this week that Ivanka Trump would get an office in the White House but is not assuming an official role.

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Ivanka Trump's office will be on the second floor of the West Wing. She is also reportedly getting security clearance and government-issued communications devices.

Ivanka's husband, Jared Kushner, has served as a top adviser to President Trump at the White House.