Lindsey Graham Has Died

4 hours ago

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a prominent South Carolina Republican and close ally of former President Donald Trump, has died at age 71 after a 'brief and sudden illness'.
Graham was a key foreign policy hawk and influential figure in Washington, advising Trump on issues like Iran and Russia, and had just announced a Russia sanctions deal.
He had a complicated relationship with Trump, initially opposing him in 2016 but becoming a top defender during Trump's presidency, though briefly breaking ties after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
As chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and former Judiciary Committee head, Graham played central roles in legislative processes and judicial confirmations, including Amy Coney Barrett's.
His death triggers a special election process in South Carolina, with Governor Henry McMaster appointing a temporary replacement and a special primary to be held within weeks.

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