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Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally, dies after brief and unexpected illness
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. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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The Daily Beast
· Jul 12, 2026
Doctor Says Graham’s Final Trip May Be Linked to Sudden Death
Fox NewsA high-profile doctor says Lindsey Graham’s final trip to Ukraine may have contributed to his sudden death.As America woke up to the shocking news that the 71-year-old Trump ally had died overnight, fueling MAGA conspiracy theories about foul play, Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel had a less incendiary theory. Read more at The Daily Beast.
Off The Press
· Jul 12, 2026
Bush: Graham understood US involvement abroad as way to ‘resist tyranny’
Former President George W. Bush reacted to GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death on Sunday. “Laura and I were saddened to wake up to the shocking news of Senator Lindsey Graham’s death. He was a knowledgeable Senator who understood how the world works and how important America’s international engagement is to resist tyranny,” Bush said in []...Click to read more
Associated Press
· Jul 12, 2026
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after a 'brief and unexpected illness' at 71
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more muscular U.S. foreign policy abroad, died Saturday evening after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement on social media. He was 71. (Produced by Elaine Carroll) #lindseygraham #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
The Hill
· Jul 12, 2026
Live updates: Trump, nation mourn Lindsey Graham after senator's sudden death
Americans woke on Sunday to the shocking news that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who served in the upper chamber for more than two decades, died after a brief and sudden illness. He was 71. President Trump, who counted on Graham as a fierce supporter, described the late GOP lawmaker as one of the greatest people...
JFeed
· Jul 12, 2026
"We Lost a Beloved Friend": Trump, Netanyahu Mourn Senator Lindsey Graham After Sudden Death
Senator Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and staunch Israel defender, dies at 71 after sudden illness. Trump, Netanyahu mourn.
NBC News
· Jul 12, 2026
Trump remembers his last call with Lindsey Graham the night before his death: Full interview
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President Donald Trump reacts to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
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Related coverage for "Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally, dies after brief and unexpected illness": The Daily Beast — Doctor Says Graham’s Final Trip May Be Linked to Sudden Death. Off The Press — Bush: Graham understood US involvement abroad as way to ‘resist tyranny’. Associated Press — Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after a 'brief and unexpected illness' at 71. The Hill — Live updates: Trump, nation mourn Lindsey Graham after senator's sudden death. JFeed — "We Lost a Beloved Friend": Trump, Netanyahu Mourn Senator Lindsey Graham After Sudden Death. NBC News — Trump remembers his last call with Lindsey Graham the night before his death: Full interview