Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has died suddenly at age 71 due to a brief illness. He was known for his work on national security, support for Ukraine and Israel, and was an ally of President Donald Trump. South Carolina’s governor will appoint a temporary replacement while Republicans prepare for a special primary election.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly at his home in Washington, DC, at age 71.
- Graham served in Congress for 31 years, initially elected to the House in 1994 and the Senate in 2003.
- He was a strong advocate for U.S. national security, Ukraine, Israel, and tougher stances on Russia and Iran.
- Graham previously ran against President Trump in the 2016 Republican presidential primary but later became an ally.
- President Donald Trump praised Graham as a true patriot and great senator.
- The governor of South Carolina will appoint an interim senator to fill Graham’s seat for five months.
- A special Republican primary will be held in August to choose a candidate for the November election to replace Graham.
- Senator Tim Scott spoke about Graham’s humble background and public service in a tribute.
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