Trump Ally, Longtime US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies At 71
Longtime U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away at age 71 following a sudden illness. A prominent Republican and ally of Donald Trump, Graham was known for his influence on budget policy and foreign affairs.
Why it matters
The death of a senior, influential senator creates a vacancy in the U.S. Senate and marks the end of a significant political career.
Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday aged 71 following a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said.
“On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” the Republican senator from South Carolina’s office said in a statement on his official X account.
“Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.”
Graham was first elected to the US House of Representatives in 1994, before being elected to the Senate in 2002.
He was later re-elected to the Senate in 2008, 2014 and 2020 and most recently served as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.
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