A big news has come out from American politics, senior Republican Party leader and US Senator Lindsey Graham passed away at the age of 71. A statement issued by his office said that his death occurred suddenly and after some time of illness. Graham has been a prominent face of American politics for a long time and was considered to have a strong hold on national security, defense policy and foreign affairs. There is a wave of mourning in American politics after his death and many domestic and international leaders including President Donald Trump have paid tribute to him.
Lindsey Graham was not only a senator from South Carolina, but was also counted among the most influential leaders of the Republican Party. Initially he criticized Donald Trump during the 2016 elections, but later the two developed close political relations. During Trump’s tenure, Graham was his key aide on many important issues related to foreign policy, defense and judiciary. His opinion on international issues like Ukraine, Israel and Iran was also taken seriously.
Who was Lindsey Graham?
Lindsey Graham was a member of the US Senate representing South Carolina since 2003. Before this, he had also served in the US House of Representatives. Graham, a former Air Force officer, was considered an experienced leader in national security and military matters. In recent years, he had become one of Trump’s most trusted political allies and was preparing to contest the Senate elections again in 2026.
Trump narrated his last conversation
US President Donald Trump said that he had spoken to Senator Lindsey Graham on phone a few hours before his death. Trump said that Graham had returned from Ukraine and was excited about passing the ‘Save America Act’. He said Graham’s voice sounded a little tired, but he was fine. Trump said that he had also promised to meet soon. At around 1 o’clock in the night, he received information about Graham’s death from his office. Trump said, ‘I couldn’t believe it. He was like a family member to me.
What happened after death?
As soon as the news of Graham’s death came out, many leaders of America and the world paid tribute to him. Donald Trump says he spoke to Senator Lindsey Graham just hours before his sudden death on Saturday night. His office issued an official statement saying that Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday evening due to a sudden illness. In the statement, his family thanked people for their prayers and appealed to maintain privacy in this difficult time.
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