Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after a 'brief and sudden illness,' his office says
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a close ally of President Donald Trump and an influential voice on U.S. foreign policy, has died after a brief and sudden illness at age 71. He was known for his strong support of U.S. military actions abroad and his role advising the Trump administration on issues like Iran and Russia.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly following a brief illness.
- Graham was 71 years old and represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
- He was a close adviser to President Trump on foreign policy matters.
- Graham had just returned from Ukraine and was involved in arranging new sanctions against Russia.
- He served as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee during President Trump’s second term.
- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement until the next election.
- Graham was initially a critic of Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign but became one of Trump’s top allies after the election.
- He was part of the Senate "Three Amigos" group known for pushing strong military and foreign policy views.
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