Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has died from a “brief and sudden illness” Saturday evening, his office said in a statement.
“On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” the statement shared on X read. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at the time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.”
The 71 year old was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002. During President Donald Trump’s second term, Graham was a close ally, supporting the president’s military actions against the Iranian regime.
A longtime hawk on Iran, Graham leaves a legacy of backing policies aimed at isolating the country and limiting its missile and nuclear programs.
It will be difficult to replace him. The guy had so much institutional knowledge in his little finger that most modern politicians never have in their whole career. He will be missed.