U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has died. His office posted a statement on social media saying Graham died Saturday evening after a “brief and sudden illness.” He was 71.
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Leaders of NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic relations. Graham was a constant presence in global foreign policy before and during the Trump era. -
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has died. His office posted a statement on social media saying Graham died Saturday evening after a “brief and sudden illness.” He was 71. -
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His office said Graham died Saturday night after a "brief and sudden illness." The Republican senator was instrumental in enacting Trump's policy and staffing priorities.
