Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Trump Ally, Dies From ‘Sudden Illness’

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Coverage of Graham's death diverges in framing, with the International homepage describing him as "hawkish" and the NYT emphasizing his over two decades of Senate service. The NYT also provided more details on the circumstances of his…

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Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Trump Ally, Dies From ‘Sudden Illness’

He consistently pushed for the use of U.S. military power overseas. The Washington, D.C., medical examiner said he died of an aortic dissection, a tear in the body’s main artery.

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▪ Lindsey Graham, pivotal US Republican senator, dies suddenly at 71 - Reuters — Google News
▪ US senator Lindsey Graham dies aged 71 — International homepage

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Canonical URL	https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/us/politics/lindsey-graham-dead.html
Publication time	Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:21:21 +0000
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