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Trump says FBI 'wasting their time' at Sen. Lindsey Graham's home

Trump said the FBI was wasting its time and described the medical explanation he said he had received.

Trump says FBI 'wasting their time' at Sen. Lindsey Graham's home
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President Trump said the FBI was “wasting their time” investigating at Sen. Lindsey Graham’s residence after Graham’s death. The FBI said it was assisting local authorities, while Trump said he accepted medical explanations for the death.

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Late U.S. senator whose death and residence are the subject of an FBI inquiry

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Trump Comments on FBI Probe Into Lindsey Graham’s Death

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump said the FBI was wasting its time investigating the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, pointing to medical findings of an aortic rupture. Left-leaning outlets highlight friction between Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel, arguing Patel fueled speculation. Center outlets, such as NBC News, emphasize Trump dismissing conspiracy theories while routine medical testing continues. Right-leaning outlets focus on Trump accepting medical findings and questioning federal agents' presence at Graham's home.

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