Lindsey Graham's final call for help revealed after chest pains
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died after experiencing chest pains, with his final call being to a Senate staffer for help.
- Senator Tommy Tuberville described Graham as having "worked himself to death" due to his intense work schedule and frequent travel.
- Graham, a staunch supporter of Israel, was reportedly delaying seeking medical attention to address geopolitical issues, including Russia sanctions and Israeli-Saudi normalization.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died after experiencing chest pains, with his final moments captured in a call to a Senate staffer requesting assistance. The staffer immediately contacted 911, and emergency services were already attending to Graham upon their arrival at his office.
Listen, I'm having chest pains. I need to do something.
Senator Tommy Tuberville reflected on Graham's dedication, stating, "Lindsey basically worked himself to death." Tuberville noted that Graham rarely took vacations and was constantly traveling for work, highlighting his commitment to various geopolitical projects. Graham had recently returned from the NATO conference in Ankara, Turkey, with a bipartisan delegation.
Lindsey basically worked himself to death.
Reports indicate that Graham was scheduled for an appearance on NBC News's "Meet the Press" and had delayed seeking medical attention, reportedly saying, "I can't die now. I still need to do the Russia sanctions, get Iran sorted out and do Israeli-Saudi normalization." This underscores his deep involvement in foreign policy matters, including his strong support for Israel.
I can't die now. I still need to do the Russia sanctions, get Iran sorted out and do Israeli-Saudi normalization.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel expressed his condolences, stating, "Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a beloved friend." South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, as interim senator to serve the remainder of his term, which concludes in early January.
Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a beloved friend.
Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.