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‘So sad!’ Trump reacts to sudden death of Lindsey Graham — promises ‘details to follow’

President Donald Trump reacted to the sudden and unexpected death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) early Sunday morning, while also claiming more details would be forthcoming.“Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. “He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad!”Graham’s office announced late Saturday night that the South Carolina Republican had “passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” without providing additional details. Graham was in Ukraine as recently as Friday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.In the case of a Senate vacancy in South Carolina due to “death, resignation or otherwise,” law permits the state’s governor to “fill the place by appointment.”
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The Daily Beast
· Jul 12, 2026
MAGA Stars Float Wild Theories About Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Death
Ammar Awad / REUTERSThe sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies, sent shockwaves across Trumpland as major MAGA figures raised questions about its apparently suspicious timing.Graham, 71, died after what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness.” Emergency personnel responded to a report of cardiac arrest at his Washington, D.C., home Saturday evening, just hours after he’d returned from a trip to Ukraine and experienced chest pains.Read more at The Daily Beast.
BRICS News
· 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
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 12, 2026
Trump Recalls Last Conversation With Sen. Graham
“I thought he was just going to live forever.” US President Donald Trump says he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham shortly before his death and told him he was headed for a big election victory. #Trump
Punching Bag Post
· 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.
Arutz Sheva
· Jul 13, 2026
Trump remembers his last call with Lindsey Graham the night before his death
In an interview with NBC's Meet the Press, President Donald Trump reacts to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. He said: I feel good, but I'm tired
World Israel News
· Jul 12, 2026
WATCH: Iranian regime celebrates the death of Lindsey Graham – ‘Gone to hell’
Iranian television aired a celebratory message upon announcing the death of anti-regime advocate Senator Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly of a heart attack, saying he had met his fate and gone to hell. The post WATCH: Iranian regime celebrates the death of Lindsey Graham – ‘Gone to hell’ appeared first on World Israel News.
The Hill
· Jul 13, 2026
Graham death sends shockwaves through Senate
The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Saturday sent shockwaves through the Senate, as the upper chamber lost a 23-year veteran who shaped debate on a litany of foreign and domestic policy items. Graham died on Saturday “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said early Sunday. The chief medical examiner of...
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.).
The Daily Wire
· Jul 12, 2026
Lefty Ghouls Are Already Celebrating Lindsey Graham’s Death
Within hours of Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) sudden death on Saturday, the internet ghouls had already begin to come out of the woodwork to celebrate his demise. From Iranian television personalities to a member of The Lincoln Project — with a host of others in between — they mocked Graham and suggested that he was ...
Politizoom
· Jul 12, 2026
Lindsey Graham Dies, 71
There isn’t a lot of information out at this time about what claimed the life of Lindsey Graham, 71. The press release says he died from a “brief, sudden illness.” So speculate away as to what it could have been. A fatal heart attack? A fatal stroke? I do hope that this doesn’t become as
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
Russia Today
· Jul 12, 2026
Lindsey Graham was a monster, but not exceptional
Lindsey Graham’s death has prompted glowing tributes from Western leaders, but his record on Gaza, Iran and Ukraine tells a far darker story Read Full Article at RT.com
Daily Mail
· Jul 13, 2026
Inside Lindsey Graham's final hours after complaining he felt unwell... before his sudden death at 71
Inside Lindsey Graham's final hours after complaining he felt unwell... before his sudden death at 71
Mother Jones
· Jul 12, 2026
How Lindsey Graham, Eager to Serve Trump, Became a Useful Idiot for Putin
Within moments of the early Sunday morning announcement that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) had died, there was much obvious commentary about his journey from Trump foe to Trump suck-up. During the 2016 GOP presidential primary, when Graham was competing with the onetime reality TV celebrity, he blasted Donald Trump as a “demagogue” and a “race-baiting, []
KTLA 5
· 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
The Tribune
· Jul 13, 2026
“So sweet that I’m reading it twice”: Iran rejoices over US Senator Lindsey Graham’s demise while Trump, Netanyahu grieve
Iranian state media openly celebrated the passing of US Senator Lindsey Graham, using hostile rhetoric against the deceased lawmaker. Conversely, US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Iran's exiled crown prince paid deep tributes, mourning him as a great patriot and steadfast ally.
Townhall
· Jul 12, 2026
Did NBC News Reveal the Cause of Death for Sen. Lindsey Graham?
Did NBC News Reveal the Cause of Death for Sen. Lindsey Graham?
RedState
· Jul 12, 2026
'It Could Have Been His Last Call': Trump Mourns the Loss of Lindsey Graham on 'Meet the Press'
'It Could Have Been His Last Call': Trump Mourns the Loss of Lindsey Graham on 'Meet the Press'
Hungarian Conservative
· 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.
Iran Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
"Great American, Patriot, Friend, Fearless leader": US officials and world leaders mourn passing of Senator Lindsey Graham
Washington, DC [US], July 12 (ANI): The sudden death of US Senator Lindsey Graham from a 'brief and sudden illness' on Saturday (local time) has prompted an outpouring of tributes from American and world leaders, who praised his unwavering commitment to his home state of South Carolina, transatlantic security, support for Ukraine, and the US-Israel alliance.US Vice President JD Vance reflected on the complexity
Us Weekly
· Jul 12, 2026
Lindsey Graham Died Day Before Scheduled 64th 'Meet the Press' Appearance
Senator Lindsey Graham unexpectedly died at age 71 just one day before he was scheduled to make what would have been his 64th appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press. “As we reflect on the life and legacy of Senator Linsey Graham, we here at Meet the Press want to extend our deepest condolences to his []
Associated Press
· Jul 12, 2026
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close 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
DNyuz
· Jul 12, 2026
Trump Reveals Lindsey Graham’s Last Words to Him Before Sudden Death
President Donald Trump just revealed the last words U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham(R-S.C.) said to him before his sudden death at 71. On Saturday, Graham died following a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement, per NBC News. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly []
Washington Examiner
· Jul 12, 2026
Trump says Lindsey Graham was ‘a little tired’ in phone call ‘shortly before’ death
President Donald Trump said he spoke to former Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) just hours before his sudden death and that the senator said he was a “little tired.” Trump called in to NBC News’s Meet the Press on Sunday, a show Graham was supposed to appear on, the morning after his death. The president recalled []
Fox News
· Jul 12, 2026
Lindsey Graham was booked for 64th 'Meet the Press' appearance before sudden death
Trump addressed Lindsey Graham's death on Truth Social, calling him one of the greatest senators he ever knew as tributes pour in from all sides.
USA TODAY
· Jul 12, 2026
See Lindsey Graham make final public appearance prior to his death
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a key 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 at age 71 on Saturday. The South Carolina lawmaker died after a "brief and sudden illness," his office posted on X early on Sunday. NBC News said emergency personnel had responded to a call for cardiac arrest at his Capitol Hill home on Saturday night. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/12/lindsey-graham-dead-71-illness/90891945007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
Times of India
· Jul 12, 2026
'So sweet I'll read it twice': Iran celebrates Graham's death as Trump, Netanyahu mourn
'So sweet I'll read it twice': Iran celebrates Graham's death as Trump, Netanyahu mourn
The Daily Signal
· Jul 12, 2026
BREAKING: Republican Senator Dead at 71
Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died of a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday, his Senate office announced early Sunday morning. Graham was 71. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a brief statement. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at...
Al-Monitor
· 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.
PoliticusUSA
· Jul 12, 2026
Lindsey Graham's Passing Is Another Stage In The Death Of Trumpism
Time is marching on, and staunch Trump allies like Lindsey Graham are dying in the ultimate reminder that the supposed movement that Trump built is also dying a little more every day.
Digby's Hullabaloo
· Jul 12, 2026
Lindsey’s Finest Moment
He didn’t always lie: His worst moment was every one after that. I try not to say too much upon the death of people like Graham. Not that he deserves any special respect, it’s just that I always feel kind of creepy about dancing on anyone’s graves, even the bad ones. I will just say this: when it comes to hypocrisy, no one did it better than him. His ruthless condemnation of Bill Clinton’s immorality and dishonesty with respect to women, contrasted with Trump’s, is the best illustration but not the only one.
The Independent
· Jul 12, 2026
Lindsey Graham death updates: Senator died from an aorta rupture, preliminary findings confirm
The cause of death comes as Graham had publicly joked about being targeted by Iranians less than a week before he died suddenly
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