US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Sudden Illness

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican lawmaker and close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness, his office announced.

Graham, who represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003, was one of the Republican Party’s most influential voices on foreign policy and national security issues.

Known for his strong foreign policy positions, Graham was a vocal supporter of the U.S.-Israel relationship and frequently advocated tougher policies toward Iran and other U.S. adversaries. He later became one of President Trump’s closest allies in Congress after initially being a critic during the 2016 Republican presidential primary.

A statement from Graham’s office said he passed away on Saturday evening after a “brief and sudden illness.” No further details about the cause of death were immediately released, and his family requested privacy during the mourning period.

Graham’s death marks the loss of a long-serving figure in Washington politics, where he played a major role in Republican foreign policy debates, congressional investigations, and legislative initiatives for more than two decades.