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

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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

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Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

From 'disgrace' to 'family': Trump's remarkable journey with Lindsey Graham

Trump revealed he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham the night before his sudden death at 71, believing it may have been the senator's last call.

Washington Examiner

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· 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 []

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.

Irish Star

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· Jul 12, 2026

Emotional Donald Trump says he spoke to Lindsey Graham 'minutes before' he died

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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.

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

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Related coverage for "Trump says he spoke to Sen. Lindsey Graham shortly before he died": Fox News — From 'disgrace' to 'family': Trump's remarkable journey with Lindsey Graham. Washington Examiner — Trump says Lindsey Graham was ‘a little tired’ in phone call ‘shortly before’ death. The Daily Beast — Trump Details Final Call With Graham ‘Moments Before’ His Death. Irish Star — Emotional Donald Trump says he spoke to Lindsey Graham 'minutes before' he died. Punching Bag Post — Senator Linday Graham Dead at 71 – He will be sorely missed. Daily Mail — Trump reveals last words Lindsey Graham said to him HOURS before his unexpected death at 71