US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief illness
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- US Senator Lindsey Graham, 71, died suddenly on Saturday evening from an illness, his office announced.
- Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, served in the Senate since 2002 and previously in the House of Representatives.
- He was known as a defense hawk and a former critic of Donald Trump who later became a loyal ally.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican from South Carolina, died suddenly on Saturday evening after a brief illness, his office announced Sunday. He was 71.
Graham, who was elected to the Senate in 2002 and previously served in the House of Representatives, was a staunch defense hawk. His office stated he "consistently pushed for outcomes in the War on Terror that protect our long-term national security interests."
Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.
Earlier in his career, Graham was a vocal critic of then-candidate Donald Trump. However, he later became one of Trump's most loyal allies in Congress. Graham recently chaired the Senate Budget Committee and also served on the Senate Committees on Appropriations, Judiciary, and Environment and Public Works.
Graham, who was not married, lived in Seneca, South Carolina. His office requested privacy for his family during this difficult time and appreciated prayers.
consistently pushed for outcomes in the War on Terror that protect our long-term national security interests.
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Originally published by Dawn in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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