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FBI would be 'wasting its time' investigating Senator Graham's death, says Trump
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FBI would be 'wasting its time' investigating Senator Graham's death, says Trump

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Donald Trump suggested the FBI would be wasting its time investigating the recent death of Senator Lindsey Graham.
  • Trump stated Graham had a health issue that was "almost undetectable" and that his father died of the same condition.
  • The FBI is reportedly collaborating with local authorities following Graham's sudden death from an aortic tear.

Former President Donald Trump commented on the recent death of Senator Lindsey Graham, suggesting that any FBI investigation into the circumstances would be a "waste of time." Federal agents were reportedly seen at Graham's residence following his sudden passing.

Trump stated that Graham "had a health issue. It is something very particular. But what happened is actually something very difficult to detect." He added that he had reviewed medical reports and spoken with White House doctors, concluding that the event was "almost undetectable." Trump also noted that Graham's father died of the same condition at a similar age, suggesting a genetic predisposition.

He had a health issue. It is something very particular. But what happened is actually something very difficult to detect. I know all sorts of conspiracy theories are circulating, but I think the FBI is wasting its time if it dedicates itself to that.

โ€” Donald TrumpCommenting on the FBI potentially investigating Senator Lindsey Graham's death.

Senator Graham died suddenly at age 71 from an aortic tear, according to preliminary reports. Trump remarked, "I wish he had taken better care of himself," while emphasizing the difficulty in detecting such a condition.

If it happens, there is not much that can be done about it. If you look, his father died of the same thing at a similar age, so there was not much room for maneuver.

โ€” Donald TrumpExplaining the nature of the health condition that led to Senator Graham's death.

Following Graham's death, media reports indicated the presence of FBI agents at his Washington residence. FBI Director Kash Patel stated on Sunday that the agency was "collaborating with local authorities and making all necessary resources available."

Speculation has circulated on social media suggesting foul play in Graham's death, despite a lack of evidence. Trump's remarks dismiss these theories, framing the death as a natural, albeit sudden, medical event.

I wish he had taken better care of himself.

โ€” Donald TrumpReflecting on Senator Graham's health.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.