Lindsey Graham, US Senator And Donald Trump's Close Aide, Dies At 71
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican and close ally of Donald Trump, has passed away at age 71 following a sudden illness. A long-serving politician from South Carolina, Graham was known for his influence on foreign policy and his advocacy for a hawkish stance on Iran.
Why it matters
The death of a high-ranking, long-serving US Senator creates a significant vacancy in the Senate and shifts the political landscape within the Republican party.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at 71 after a "brief and sudden illness," his office said on Sunday. Graham, who was a close aide of US President Donald Trump, died on Saturday evening, his office said in a statement posted on X."Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period," it said.Statement from the Office of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina).
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