Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, has died after sudden illness, his office says

Republican senator served in Senate since 2003 and was sharp Trump critic before becoming one of his most loyal backers Lindsey Graham, a longtime US senator and key ally of Donald Trump, has died from a sudden illness, his office said on Sunday. He had just turned 71. Graham’s abrupt death will send shock waves through Washington and the Republican party. He had served in the Senate since 2003, representing South Carolina, and was running for re-election in November. Continue reading...

David Smith in Washington · Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 3:30 AM
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Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, has died after sudden illness, his office says

Republican senator served in Senate since 2003 and was sharp Trump critic before becoming one of his most loyal backers

Lindsey Graham, a longtime US senator and key ally of Donald Trump, has died from a sudden illness, his office said on Sunday. He had just turned 71.

Graham’s abrupt death will send shock waves through Washington and the Republican party. He had served in the Senate since 2003, representing South Carolina, and was running for re-election in November.

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