U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, Trump ally, dies of heart attack at 71
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- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of former President Donald Trump and a proponent of hardline Iran policy, has died at age 71.
- Graham passed away after a brief illness, with his office confirming his death and requesting privacy for his family.
- Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, was a prominent figure in Congress, serving in the House of Representatives before moving to the Senate, where he was seeking a fifth term.
Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican Senator from South Carolina and a key ally of former President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71. His office announced his passing on social media platform X, stating he died after a "sudden and short illness" and requested privacy for his family during this difficult time.
Graham, a former Air Force lawyer, began his political career in the House of Representatives in 1994 before being elected to the Senate in 2002. He was a vocal advocate for an active U.S. foreign policy and was known as a leading "hawk" within the Republican party, particularly regarding Iran. Despite initially competing against Trump in the 2016 presidential primaries, Graham became a staunch supporter after Trump secured the nomination.
Graham, one of the finest people I have ever known among people I know and senators, has passed away.
His influence extended to foreign policy decisions, reportedly playing a significant role in the U.S. and Israeli decisions to strike Iran earlier this year. Former President Trump paid tribute to Graham on Truth Social, calling him "one of the finest people" he had ever known and a "true patriot." Trump expressed his deep sadness and stated he would miss Graham greatly.
Graham was preparing to run for his fifth term in the Senate in the upcoming November midterm elections. His death marks the end of a long political career characterized by his strong stances on national security and foreign affairs.
He was a true patriot and always worked with dedication. I will miss him very much. I am very sad.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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