Donald Trump is already using Graham’s death to his benefit.

Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died aged 71 following a "brief and sudden illness," his office said on Sunday.

Graham was set to appear on NBC’s Meet the Press to discuss the collapse of the Iran ceasefire

The South Carolina senator’s sudden death leaves a void that the White House can’t afford.

Graham died unexpectedly Saturday night.