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Trump Recalls Last Conversation With Sen. Graham

Al Arabiya English

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July 12, 2026

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“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

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Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump reveals last words Lindsey Graham said to him HOURS before his unexpected death at 71

Trump reveals last words Lindsey Graham said to him HOURS before his unexpected death at 71

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump reveals details of final phone call with Graham after senator's death, calls loss 'big blow' to SAVE act

Trump recounts a phone call with Lindsey Graham hours before the senator's death, saying Graham discussed the SAVE America Act after Ukraine trip.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump Details Final Call With Graham ‘Moments Before’ His Death

Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesDonald Trump has described his final conversation with Sen. Lindsey Graham on the evening of his death.The president appeared on State of the Union Sunday, and spoke of the sudden loss of Graham aged 71 on Saturday, following the latter’s tenth trip to Ukraine.“Well it’s devastating. I thought he was fine. He called me last night,” Trump began.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump talks about call with Graham shortly before he died

President Trump opened up about his final call with late Sen. Lindsey Graham just before his death after returning from a trip overseas. Trump, 80, described Graham, 71, as “family” to him and said he was absolutely shocked by the senator’s abrupt death. “What makes it even stranger is that I got a call last []...Click to read more

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump says he spoke to Sen. Lindsey Graham shortly before he died

President Donald Trump called into CNN's State of the Union with Jake Tapper on Sunday, July 12 to discuss the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). #lindseygrahm #trump #cnn

Vanity Fair

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· Jul 12, 2026

Senator Lindsey Graham Has Died After “Sudden Illness”

President Trump responded to Graham’s death on Truth Social, calling him “one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known.”

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Related coverage for "Trump Recalls Last Conversation With Sen. Graham": Daily Mail — Trump reveals last words Lindsey Graham said to him HOURS before his unexpected death at 71. Fox News — Trump reveals details of final phone call with Graham after senator's death, calls loss 'big blow' to SAVE act. The Daily Beast — Trump Details Final Call With Graham ‘Moments Before’ His Death. Off The Press — Trump talks about call with Graham shortly before he died. CNN — Trump says he spoke to Sen. Lindsey Graham shortly before he died. Vanity Fair — Senator Lindsey Graham Has Died After “Sudden Illness”