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.
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