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Lindsey Graham dies at 71 as Trump calls him a true American patriot

Graham’s death prompted tributes from U.S. lawmakers and foreign leaders.

Lindsey Graham dies at 71 as Trump calls him a true American patriot
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Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died at 71 after what his office described as a brief, sudden illness. U.S. and foreign officials paid tribute to his Senate service and work on national security and foreign policy.

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

South Carolina senator whose death prompted tributes

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who paid tribute to Graham

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who paid tribute to Graham

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Pennsylvania senator who paid tribute to Graham

Mike Waltz
R · United States Ambassador to the United Nations

U.S. ambassador to the United Nations who recalled Graham’s military service and foreign-policy work

ALSO MENTIONED  Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister who paid tribute to Graham; Friedrich Merz, German chancellor who paid tribute to Graham; Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who paid tribute and will appoint a temporary replacement; Jens Stoltenberg, Former NATO secretary-general who paid tribute to Graham; Mark Rutte, NATO secretary-general who paid tribute to Graham; Michael Oren, Former Israeli ambassador to the United States who commented on Graham’s influence; Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian president who paid tribute to Graham

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Lindsey Graham’s Death Draws Tributes to His Service

Outlets agree that Lindsey Graham died and that political leaders responded with tributes. The coverage also recalls his Senate service and policy work. Left-leaning outlets focus on Trump and Graham’s political relationship and question the FBI’s response, including concerns that statements could fuel conspiracy theories. Center outlets mostly relay condolences and remembrances, while some also cover the circumstances of his death and his Russia-sanctions work. Right-leaning outlets pair tributes with accounts of Graham’s national-security, foreign-policy and law-enforcement record.

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