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

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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

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The Daily Beast

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· Jul 12, 2026

Donald Trump Reacts to Sudden Death of Ally Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham/XPresident Donald Trump paid a pre-dawn tribute to his Republican ally—and regular golfing buddy—Lindsey Graham after news of Graham’s sudden death in Washington, D.C.The South Carolina senator died on Saturday after what his office called a “brief and sudden illness,” two days after his 71st birthday and just one day after returning from a visit to Ukraine.Trump posted on Truth Social at 3:21 a.m Sunday after learning of the breaking news.Read more at The Daily Beast.

The Hill

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump pays tribute to Graham: 'A true American Patriot'

President Trump on Sunday paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), calling his longtime ally who died unexpectedly the night before a true American Patriot. Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! Trump wrote on Truth Social. He was always working, and was a true American...

JFeed

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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.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump pays tribute to late Senator Lindsey Graham, calls him ‘one of the greatest people’

U.S. President Donald Trump has paid an emotional tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham following the veteran lawmaker’s sudden death, describing him as one of the finest people and public servants he had ever known. In a message shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump praised the South Carolina senator’s dedication to public service and his [] Trump pays tribute to late Senator Lindsey Graham, calls him ‘one of the greatest people’

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.

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· 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

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Related coverage for "Trump pays tribute to ally Lindsey Graham after he dies from ‘sudden’ illness": The Daily Beast — Donald Trump Reacts to Sudden Death of Ally Lindsey Graham. The Hill — Trump pays tribute to Graham: 'A true American Patriot'. JFeed — "We Lost a Beloved Friend": Trump, Netanyahu Mourn Senator Lindsey Graham After Sudden Death. Daily Post Nigeria — Trump pays tribute to late Senator Lindsey Graham, calls him ‘one of the greatest people’. Legit.ng — Lindsey Graham remembered as key Trump ally and foreign policy voice. Associated Press — Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after a 'brief and unexpected illness' at 71