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Senator Lindsey Graham dies after "brief and sudden illness"

Senator Lindsey Graham dies after "brief and sudden illness"

Summary

Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly on the evening of July 11 after a brief illness. He had recently visited Ukraine and was known for his long career in politics, including serving as a U.S. Senator from South Carolina.

Key Facts

  • Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on July 11 following a brief and sudden illness.
  • He had been visiting Ukraine the day before his death and met with President Zelensky.
  • Graham was born on July 9, 1955, in Central, South Carolina.
  • He earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of South Carolina.
  • Graham served in the military, worked as a lawyer, and held office in the South Carolina House of Representatives.
  • He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and later to the U.S. Senate in 2002, winning re-election twice.
  • Graham ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 but dropped out before the primaries began.
  • He was known for his strong views on foreign policy and had become a close ally and defender of President Donald Trump.
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