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Sen. Lindsey Graham, staunch Trump ally, dead at 71

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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, died after a tear in his aorta, according to a preliminary medical examiner finding shared by his office. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies after a brief illness

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...

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham, staunch Trump, ally dead at 71

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, died after a tear in his aorta, according to a preliminary medical examiner finding shared by his office. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Legit.ng

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham remembered as key Trump ally and foreign policy voice

Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and close ally of Donald Trump, died at 71 after a sudden illness. He was remembered for his strong foreign policy stance.

Associated Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71

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, died after a tear in his aorta, according to a preliminary medical examiner finding shared by his office. #shorts #lindseygraham #southcarolina #senator #obit

Daily Express

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham dead: Donald Trump ally and US Senator dies aged 71

Lindsey Graham died from a brief and sudden illness.

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...

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· 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.

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 []

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump praises ‘American Patriot’ Sen. Lindsey Graham after longtime politician dies at 71

President Trump praised Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) as a “true American Patriot” after the longtime politician died Saturday at the age of 71. “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot,” Trump posted on Truth Social early []

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

Expert: Graham’s death weakens Ukraine support in the US Senate

Expert: Graham’s death weakens Ukraine support in the US Senate

Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham dead at 71: Firebrand Senator and Trump ally suffers 'cardiac arrest' days after returning from Ukraine meeting with Zelensky

Lindsey Graham dead at 71: Firebrand Senator and Trump ally suffers 'cardiac arrest' days after returning from Ukraine meeting with Zelensky

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 Daily Wire

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· Jul 12, 2026

RIP Lindsey Graham, The Last Of The Republican Health Care Reformers

The lion’s share of tributes pouring in for Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly over the weekend at 71, will rightly focus on his commitment to bolstering American national security. But there’s another aspect of his legacy that warrants celebration and reflection. In between his crusades to seat President Donald Trump’s nominees and defend democracy abroad, ...

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump: Lindsey Graham 'one of the greatest people' I ever knew

US President Donald Trump mourns passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, praising him as 'a true American Patriot.'

Black America Web

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has died. His office has confirmed that the Republican Senator from South Carolina has died at age 71 after a “brief and sudden illness.” A statement from Graham’s office says the senator’s family “appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.” Emergency []

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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.

BRICS News

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US Senator Lindsey Graham dies following sudden heart attack.

JUST IN: US Senator Lindsey Graham dies following sudden heart attack.@BRICSNews

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.

Euromaidan Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Senator Graham died day after his last visit to Kyiv. His Russia’s “sanctions from hell” bill loses its architect at moment it might pass

US Senator Lindsey Graham, Ukraine's most consistent Senate ally, died at 71 the day after his last Kyiv visit. His Russian oil sanctions bill remains unfinished.

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.

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.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 12, 2026

MAGA Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71

Jonathan Ernst / REUTERSSenator Lindsey Graham, the influential South Carolina Republican who became one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies, has died at 71, his office confirmed Sunday.According to a statement from his office, Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness.” Emergency personnel responded to a report of cardiac arrest at his Washington, D.C., home Saturday evening, according to police scanner audio obtained by NBC News.Photographs obtained by NBC show paramedics carrying a person on a stretcher to an ambulance. Police cars and fire trucks were also at the home.Read more at The Daily Beast.

The New American

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· Jul 12, 2026

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies; Advocated More War to His Last Day

Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who died Saturday night, spent the last days of his life advocating for more war in Iran and more conflict with Russia. ... The post GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies; Advocated More War to His Last Day appeared first on The New American.

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies

WASHINGTON (AP) — US Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more muscular US foreign policy abroad, died Saturday evening after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement posted on social media. He was 71. His office did not provide did not provide any additional details about the South Carolina Republican and said his family “appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incre

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jul 12, 2026

Did Russia Kill Lindsey Graham? Theories Swirl after Hawkish Senator Dies 

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly in Washington aged 71, one day after returning from Ukraine, where he backed Kyiv and tougher sanctions on Moscow. With no final autopsy or toxicology findings released, claims of Kremlin involvement—including delayed-action poisoning and alleged strikes on sites he visited—spread rapidly, while others also raised possible Iranian involvement. The post Did Russia Kill Lindsey Graham? Theories Swirl after Hawkish Senator Dies appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

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.

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...

Punching Bag Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Senator Linday Graham Dead at 71 – He will be sorely missed

The death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has stunned Washington and many around the world. According to statements released by his office, Graham died on the evening of July 11, 2026, following what was described as a “brief and sudden illness.” He was 71 years old. Emergency personnel reportedly responded to a cardiac arrest at [] The post Senator Linday Graham Dead at 71 – He will be sorely missed appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

Off The Press

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· 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

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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

Los Angeles Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham's sudden death adds to uncertainty in Senate races

Graham's death eats into Republicans' voting majority in the Senate, as does the absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for weeks.

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

'America and the world have lost a determined leader': Tributes pour in after Sen Lindsey Graham's death

Trump called Lindsey Graham a true American Patriot on Truth Social as world leaders from Ukraine, Israel and NATO mourned the senator's sudden death.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after sudden illness

US Senator Lindsey Graham, a pivotal Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, died on Saturday. He was 71. The South Carolina lawmaker died after a “brief and ‌sudden illness”, his office posted on social media early on Sunday. NBC News said emergency personnel had responded to a call for cardiac arrest at his Capitol Hill home on Saturday night. Shortly after his death was announced, Trump called Graham...

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)

NDTV

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· Jun 23, 2026

Only 24% Of Americans Think War With Iran Was Worth It: Polls

Only 23 of Americans - including just half of Republicans - think the US is now in a stronger position with Iran compared with its position before the war, the poll found.

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