US Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on Saturday (July 11) evening after a brief and sudden illness, the communications director for his office said in a post on X early on Sunday. Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina. "Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period," his office added. U.S. President Donald Trump offered his condolences for the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday. "Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!!," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Show more Show less
Lindsey Graham dies at 71; Trump pays tribute to Senator as 'one of the greatest people'
US Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on Saturday (July 11) evening after a brief and sudden illness, the communications director for his office said in a post on X early on Sunday. Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina. "Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period," his office added. U.S. President Donald Trump offered his condolences for the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday. "Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!!," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
