Senator Lindsey Graham, Close Trump Ally, Dies at 71

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a prominent figure in Congress and a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 after a 'brief and sudden illness.' His office released a statement late Saturday, July 11, 2026, without providing further details. Graham was known for his hawkish foreign policy views and his evolving, but ultimately close, relationship with President Trump.