Lindsey Graham Dies at 71

Outlets agree that South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 following a sudden illness, leaving a vacancy in the Senate.

Left-leaning outlets emphasize his shift from a critic of Donald Trump into a close ally, alongside criticism of his interventionist foreign policy. Center outlets focus on the circumstances of his passing and examine the resulting race to replace his role as a key Senate intermediary. Right-leaning outlets honor Graham's legislative career, highlighting tributes from Republican leaders and his anti-abortion advocacy.