US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'
Summary
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and an ally of President Donald Trump, died at age 71 after a short and sudden illness. He served in the Senate since 2002 and was known for his strong support of Israel and his role as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.Key Facts
- Lindsey Graham died on July 11, 2026, from a brief and sudden illness.
- He was 71 years old at the time of his death.
- Graham was a US Senator from South Carolina, first elected in 2002 and re-elected several times afterward.
- He previously served in the US House of Representatives starting in 1994.
- Graham was closely allied with President Donald Trump.
- He was chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.
- Graham strongly supported Israel and backed tough policies against Iran.
- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Israeli President Isaac Herzog publicly expressed their condolences.
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