The South Carolina senator, who died Saturday, has built a legacy advocating for a muscular foreign policy.Sen. Lindsey Graham during a press conference, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Aug. 28, 2025.Amir Levy / Getty ImagesJuly 13, 2026, 6:00 PM EDTBy Yasmin Vossoughian and Emily NgoWelcome to the daily Inside Scoop newsletter. Sen. Lindsey Graham, who over three decades worked with Republican and Democratic presidents, will be remembered by many for his hawkish foreign policy views. Following his sudden death, we look at what’s next in both the Ukraine and Iran wars. Let’s get into it.Lindsey Graham’s unexpected death leaves Washington without an influential voice on Ukraine, Iran, Israel and other regions where he consistently advocated for military strength.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
The unfinished foreign policy business Graham leaves behind
The South Carolina senator, who died Saturday, has built a legacy advocating for a muscular foreign policy.











