Source: Fox News
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has died at 71 after a brief and sudden illness. Tributes have poured in from President Donald Trump, congressional leaders, and foreign allies. Graham was a prominent voice on national security and foreign policy, and served in the Senate since 2003. He was a close ally of Trump and maintained a prominent role on issues ranging from judicial confirmations to Ukraine, Israel, and Iran.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that Graham “was always working,” and called him “a true American Patriot.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune praised Graham as a trusted adviser whose influence “on the federal judiciary, our national defense, and his beloved South Carolina will be felt for generations.” World leaders remembered Graham as one of America’s most influential voices on national security and foreign affairs.
Graham’s death has triggered a familiar ritual of tributes and condolences, with leaders from both parties and around the world weighing in to praise his commitment to national security and foreign policy.
The outpouring of tributes quickly spread beyond Washington, with world leaders remembering Graham as one of America’s most influential voices on national security and foreign affairs.
Graham’s death has also sparked a familiar discussion about his legacy and the impact of his passing on the political landscape.
And so, the process of remembering and honoring Graham begins, with all the familiar trappings of a high-profile tribute.
