Graham served in Congress for more than three decades, during which he evolved from a critic of President Donald Trump to one of his most zealous supporters.July 12, 2026, 11:12 AM EDTSen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who died unexpectedly on Saturday at the age of 71, leaves behind a legacy defined by his hawkish foreign policy views, a key chairmanship that helped transform the Supreme Court and his evolution from a fiery critic of President Donald Trump to one of his staunchest allies.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.