US Senator Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican from South Carolina, died suddenly at the age of 71, his office announced. The senator passed away after a "brief and sudden illness," with U.S. media reporting that emergency services responded to a cardiac arrest call at his home.

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One of the greatest people and senators I have ever known and a patriot who worked tirelessly for his country.

Graham was a significant political figure in Washington, known for his evolution from a vocal critic of Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign to one of his most loyal allies in Congress. His past statements, including calling Trump a "racist, xenophobic, and bigoted" candidate, contrasted sharply with his later close relationship with the former president, which included frequent golf outings.

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Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a dear friend.

Despite their closeness, Graham publicly disagreed with Trump's decision to pardon approximately 1,500 supporters involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, warning of potential further violence. He was a strong advocate for national defense, consistently promoting outcomes in the war on terror to protect U.S. national security interests. Graham was also a staunch supporter of Israel and Ukraine and an opponent of Iran.

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If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed…….and we will deserve it.

Condolences have been offered by numerous political figures. Former President Donald Trump remembered Graham as "one of the greatest people and senators I have ever known" and a "patriot who worked tirelessly for his country." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a dear friend."

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He is a racist, xenophobic, and bigoted.