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Last Updated:July 12, 2026, 16:02 IST
Besides being a political cheerleader, Graham was a frequent golf partner of President Trump.
Trump (R) and Graham speak to the media aboard Air Force One en route to Washington, DC on January 04, 2026. (AFP photo)
US Senator Lindsey Graham passed away following “a brief and sudden illness" on Saturday evening (local time). He was 71. The Republican Senator had been a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump. However, their relationship underwent a dramatic transformation after the initial years, when they did not appear to share a friendly rapport.
His demise is seen as a personal blow to the US President, for whom he was a frequent golf partner, besides being a political cheerleader. Trump has expressed grief over his sudden death.
In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad!"
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