Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after a brief illness

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness, according to his office.

July 12, 2026Updated: July 12, 2026

By Associated Press (AP)

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after a brief illness

FILE - U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., gestures as he speaks to the media in Kyiv, Ukraine, March 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, File)

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