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Lindsey Graham was booked for 64th 'Meet the Press' appearance before sudden death

Graham’s death prevented his planned appearance on “Meet the Press” and prompted tributes and a process to fill his Senate seat.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham died after a sudden illness, preventing his planned 64th appearance on “Meet the Press.” The report also recounts President Donald Trump’s last conversation with Graham and explains the process for filling Graham’s South Carolina Senate seat.

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Lindsey Graham’s Death Prompts Tributes and Analysis

Outlets agree that Lindsey Graham died, prompting tributes and discussion of his political legacy. Left-leaning outlets focus on criticism of Graham’s foreign-policy record and questions about Trump’s statements and conduct after the death. Center outlets emphasize tributes, the circumstances and consequences of his death, and his foreign-policy influence. Right-leaning outlets emphasize tributes and Graham’s value as an ally to Trump, Republicans and Israel, while also covering the death investigation and online reactions.

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