Veteran Republican senator remembered for his influential role in national security, foreign policy, and his evolving alliance with President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON: Veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness, according to a statement released by his office on Saturday evening. His family requested privacy and thanked the public for their prayers and support during this difficult time.
Graham served in the U.S. Senate for more than two decades after first being elected in 2002. Before joining the Senate, he represented South Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, beginning his congressional career in 1995.
Widely regarded as one of the Republican Party’s most influential lawmakers, Graham became a leading voice on national security, defense, and foreign policy. Throughout his career, he strongly advocated for expanding U.S. military capabilities and played a key role in shaping debates on international conflicts and defense strategy.
During his Senate tenure, Graham chaired the Senate Budget Committee and previously led the Senate Judiciary Committee while serving on several influential committees, including Appropriations and Environment and Public Works.
His political career was marked by a dramatic shift from being a vocal critic of President Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign to becoming one of Trump’s closest allies in Congress, frequently backing the administration’s legislative and foreign policy agenda.
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