Long-serving Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina passed away early Sunday at the age of 71, completely stunning President Donald Trump, congressional colleagues, and the broader political establishment across Washington and his home state.
President Trump announced the sudden and unexpected passing on Truth Social, praising the veteran lawmaker as a true American patriot, a dedicated worker, and one of the finest senators he has ever known.
According to reports from NBC News citing official family statements, the prominent South Carolina senator passed away following a brief and sudden illness that struck him over the weekend.