President Donald Trump paid tribute to longtime Senator Lindsey Graham following the South Carolina lawmaker’s sudden passing, calling him “a true American Patriot” in an emotional message shared on Truth Social.
According to a statement released by Graham’s office, the senator died in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 12, after what was described as a “brief and sudden illness.” Reports indicated that emergency personnel had responded late Saturday night to Graham’s Capitol Hill residence following a call involving a man experiencing chest pains.
The news quickly prompted an outpouring of condolences from elected officials, world leaders, and colleagues who reflected on Graham’s decades of public service.
