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Lindsey Graham, Republican senator, 1955-2026

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July 12, 2026

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Lindsey Graham, Republican senator, 1955-2026

Veteran proponent of US power was a Trump critic who became one of the president’s most influential advocates

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Al Bawaba

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· Jul 13, 2026

Who could replace Lindsey Graham in South Carolina?

ALBAWABA - As vultures circling carrion, Republicans in South Carolina are eyeing late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's seat; which of them will succeed the late Republican?It is worth noting that Lindsey Graham, the American senator and close ally of President Donald Trump, passed away on June 11, according to a statement released by his office on Sunday...

CBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture: medical examiner

Lindsey Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican ​senator from South Carolina. Earlier in ​his career, he was a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump ​before becoming one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill.

PravdaReport

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· Jul 13, 2026

Death of a Senator: Lindsey Graham – Media Hysteria & Practical Reality

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham (included in the list of terrorists and extremists of Rosfinmonitoring) of South Carolina has passed. He was a man dedicated to his own lights which included American Outward Militarism and Israel. Whatever his faults, he served the United States in the Armed Forces over three decades.

Christian Headlines

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· Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 after More Than Three Decades in Congress

Lindsey Graham's career spanned more than 30 years in Congress, where he became a leading voice on foreign policy and conservative issues. Friends and colleagues are remembering both his convictions and the personal compassion that shaped his public service.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Senator Lindsey Graham, staunch Israel supporter, dies at 71 from 'brief and sudden illness'

Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina. Earlier in his career, he was a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump before becoming one of his most loyal allies.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Three Pillars of Graham's Legacy

From Donald Trump skeptic to one of the president's closest allies, Lindsey Graham spent decades shaping US foreign policy and the Republican Party. Here's a look at the South Carolina senator's political legacy following his death at 71. (Source: Bloomberg)

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham: Senator, Soldier and Statesman

Lindsey Graham: Senator, Soldier and Statesman

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’

WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was first elected to the Senate in 2002 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump’s, has died, his office confirmed early Sunday. He was 71. Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates []

The Economic Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Who takes Lindsey Graham's Senate seat next?

Who takes Lindsey Graham's Senate seat next?

NBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Special Report: Looking back on the political legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who had held his Senate seat since 2003 and was seen as a war hawk and significant voice on defense and foreign policy, has died at the age of 71 from a “sudden illness.” NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin and Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker report on Graham’s rise in Congress, his relationship with President Donald Trump, and his views on the wars in Iran and between Russia and Ukraine.

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

The World Remembers Senator Lindsey Graham

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, appears at a press conference on April 27, 2026, in Washington, DC. —Heather Diehl—Getty Images Lindsey Graham, the longtime Republican Senator who represented South Carolina, died at 71 on Saturday evening. In a brief statement, his office said the Senator “passed away from a brief and sudden illness” []

Le Monde

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, US senator and Trump ally, dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

Graham was elected to Congress for over 30 years, first as a representative of South Caroline, then as a senator since 2002.

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies At 71 After Sudden Illness

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) listens during a Senate hearing on the fiscal year 2018 budget in Washington, D.C., on June 13, 2017. | Ma...

The Media Line

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, US Senator and Influential Voice on Middle East Policy, Dies at 71

US Sen. Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican [] The post Lindsey Graham, US Senator and Influential Voice on Middle East Policy, Dies at 71 appeared first on The Media Line.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Republican senator, key Trump ally Lindsey Graham, dies at 71

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, the influential Republican who transformed from one of Donald Trump's fiercest critics into one of his staunchest allies, has died at age 71. The So...

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham Dies

Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump...

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

Graham was one of the most influential, if unlikely, leaders in Trump’s Washington

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who died unexpectedly on Saturday at age 71, was an unlikely GOP leader in the age of President Donald Trump. Graham could easily have become irrelevant once Trump became the unquestioned head of the Republican Party. The South Carolina senator was a top ally of longtime Sen. John McCain. They and []

CNN

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump pays tribute to ally Lindsey Graham after he dies from ‘sudden’ illness

US Sen. Lindsey Graham, the longtime Republican from South Carolina, has died “from a brief and sudden illness,” a spokesperson for his office told CNN. #cnn #news #lindseygraham

The Hill

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· 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...

NewsOne

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham Dead At 71, Social Media Predictably Reacts

Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator, has died at 71 after a 'brief and sudden illness.' His legacy is marked by his shift from Trump critic to staunch ally.

Investing.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, pivotal US Republican senator, dies suddenly at 71

Lindsey Graham, pivotal US Republican senator, dies suddenly at 71

TRT World

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· Jul 12, 2026

Long-serving US Senator dies after brief illness

Controversial and influential long-serving US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71. A staunch ally of Donald Trump and one of Washington’s most influential foreign policy hawks, Graham leaves behind a political legacy also marked by dramatic reversals and controversial positions on US power abroad. Kyle Haffajee reports.

Black America Web

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· Jul 12, 2026

Donald Trump’s Biggest Fan, Lindsey Graham, Dead At 71, Social Media Is In Big Fendi Mode

Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator, has died at 71 after a 'brief and sudden illness.' His legacy is marked by his shift from Trump critic to staunch ally.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 following sudden illness

Long-time American politician US Senator Lindsey Graham has died aged 71. The Republican Senator of South Carolina passed away after a brief and sudden illness. According to NBC News, emergency personnel responded to a call for cardiac arrest at the Senator's home. Mr Graham was US President Donald Trump's close ally and was seeking a fifth six-year Senate term in November.

OpsLens

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· Jul 12, 2026

‘One of the greatest people’: Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham unexpectedly dead from ‘brief and sudden illness’ * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs

Source link U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. Legendary U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., a key ally of President Donald Trump who recently was known for his strong stance against a

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lee: Honor Lindsey Graham by Passing the SAVE America Act

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah is leading the call to honor Sen. Lindsey Graham by passing the SAVE America Act. Graham died Saturday evening at the age of 71 shortly after discussing the voting integrity bill with President Donald Trump. “This is something Lindsey Graham spent a lot of time with,” Lee told Maria Bartiromo on...

Daily Mail

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· Jul 13, 2026

The modest origins of Lindsey Graham, who became one of the US Senate's most powerful voices

The modest origins of Lindsey Graham, who became one of the US Senate's most powerful voices

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] NEW - Republican U.S.

NEW - Republican U.S. senator, Lindsey Graham, dies age 71.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/v2zqm5tin2/@disclosetv

The Tribune

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Senator Lindsey Graham, close Trump ally, dies at 71

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies and an influential voice on American foreign policy, has died after what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness”. He was 71. Graham, who represented South Carolina in the Senate for more than two decades, was among the Republican Party’s most []

BNO News

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham dead at 71

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who became one of the most prominent voices on national security and foreign policy in Congress, has died after a brief and sudden illness, his office announced. He was 71 years old. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a [] The post U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham dead at 71 appeared first on BNO News.

Global News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after brief, unexpected illness

Sen. Lindsey Graham was one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress and traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham Dies: US Senator and Key Donald Trump Ally Passes Away at 71

South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent foreign policy hawk and key ally of President Donald Trump, passed away on Saturday, July 11, at age 71 following a 'brief and sudden illness'. Serving in the Senate since 2003, Graham was a major political figure known for his shift from a critic to one of Trump's most loyal supporters.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

No marriage, no kids: Lindsey Graham's remarks on ‘bachelorhood’ resurface after his death

Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina senator and supporter of Trump, passed away at 71 from an illness. He remained single throughout his life.

Off The Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

McConnell hospitalization, Graham’s death shrink GOP’s slim Senate majority

The weekend death of GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham has made passing the Republican agenda in the Senate even more tenuous for the GOP conference – considering Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was already in the hospital and will not return to Capitol Hill any time soon. The GOP conference holds 53 seats, but without Graham and []...Click to read more

Los Angeles Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Preliminary report reveals cause of death for Sen. Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator from South Carolina died suddenly Saturday at the age of 71.

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham dies

Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump, has died, his office confirmed early Sunday. He was 71. Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time [] The post Lindsey Graham dies appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Dead At 71 After Brief Illness

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of the Republican Party’s most influential voices on national security and a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at 71 after what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness.” “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and ...

Twitchy

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· Jul 12, 2026

Breaking: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dead at Age 71, Republican Lawmaker Passed After Short Illness

Breaking: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dead at Age 71, Republican Lawmaker Passed After Short Illness

Irish Star

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· Jul 12, 2026

Resurfaced clip shows Trump leaking Lindsey Graham’s phone number as payback

In a clip from July 2015, Trump is heard revealing Lindsey Graham's phone number, after the Republican Senator publicly criticized him, calling him a jackass

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, South Carolina senator who rose from small-town roots to GOP power broker, dies at 71

Sen. Lindsey Graham rose from running his family's South Carolina cafe to becoming one of Trump's closest allies on national security policy.

WRAL News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally, dies after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness, according to his office. The South Carolina Republican was 71. Graham was known for advocating a strong U.S. foreign policy. He initially opposed Trump and ran against him for president in 2016, but later...

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, US Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71 from heart ailment

By Steve Holland, Akanksha Khushi, Thomas Derpinghaus and Tim ReidWASHINGTON, July 12 (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a one-time vocal critic of Donald Trump who went on to become one of the president's staunchest allies, died late on Saturday from a heart ailment caused by hardening of the arteries, his office said on Sunday. He was 71.In an interview with Reuters, Trump said he spoke to Graham minutes before the South Carolina Republican was taken ill and ruled out any foul play.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Vice President JD Vance Reflects On Fierce Legacy Of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham died on July 11 at the age of 71, according to an announcement from his office. A statement posted to his official social media account noted that the Republican lawmaker passed away from a brief and sudden illness. The statement added, “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and [] Vice President JD Vance Reflects On Fierce Legacy Of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jun 29, 2026

Maine Senate Poll Shows Graham Platner Ahead of Susan Collins in Toss-Up Race

A new New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll shows Democrat Graham Platner narrowly leading Republican Sen.

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