Republican Lindsey Graham dies at 71: World leaders, US politicians react
Longtime US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at age 71 following a sudden illness. Known for his transition from a Trump critic to a loyal ally, he was a prominent figure in foreign policy and a strong supporter of NATO and Israel.
Why it matters
Graham's death marks the end of a significant career in the US Senate, impacting the current political landscape and foreign policy alliances.
The longtime US senator, an ally of President Trump, was an advocate for using US military force overseas.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US Senator Lindsey Graham speaks to the media after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 10, 2026, the day before his death [Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters] By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and AP Published On 12 Jul 2026 12 Jul 2026 United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, has died at the age of 71.
The South Carolina lawmaker died after a “brief and sudden illness”, his office posted on X early on Sunday. US media said emergency personnel had responded to a cardiac arrest call at his Capitol Hill home in Washington, DC, on Saturday night.
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