US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, President Trump Offers Condolences
Senator Lindsey Graham, a long-serving Republican from South Carolina and key Trump ally, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness, according to his office. President Donald Trump has offered public condolences.
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United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican figure and staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71, his office confirmed in a statement released Saturday. The announcement was posted on his official X account, citing a "brief and sudden illness" as the cause of death.
Graham, who represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate for over two decades, was known for his influential role in Republican politics and foreign policy debates. His relationship with Trump evolved over time; in 2015, he criticized the then-presidential candidate, telling CNN that Trump was "a race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot." However, Graham later became one of Trump’s most vocal defenders in Congress, especially during both impeachment trials.
President Donald Trump offered condolences following the news of Graham’s passing, according to SABC News. While the nature of Trump’s statement was not detailed in the report, the acknowledgment underscores the significance of Graham’s role in the administration’s political landscape.
Graham’s death marks a notable moment in American political life, closing the chapter on a career defined by shifting alliances and strong partisan engagement. Tributes are expected from across the political spectrum in the coming days.