Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after brief, unexpected illness, his office says
Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican and key ally of Donald Trump, has passed away following a sudden illness. His death leaves a vacancy in the Senate and impacts the current political landscape in Washington.
Why it matters
The loss of a senior, influential legislator significantly alters the balance of power and foreign policy direction in the U.S. Senate.
Sen. Lindsey Graham , one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy , has died after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said. He was 71.
The statement posted on social media early Sunday said his family “appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.” It did not provide any additional details about the circumstances surrounding the Saturday night death of the South Carolina Republican, a former Air Force lawyer who served in Congress for three decades.
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