U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden illness: Trump, world leaders pay tribute

El senador Lindsey Graham, aliado clave de Trump, muere de manera repentina a los 71 años El veterano legislador estadounidense ganó las primarias republicanas en Carolina del Sur el pasado mes de junio 

la vanguardia · 2 days ago

America and world lose determined leader: Zelensky expresses condolences on death of Senator Graham President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his condolences on the death of Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and emphasized that America and the world have lost a determined leader.

ukrinform · 2 days ago

Han förstod något andra missade Lindsey Graham är död och därmed försvinner den mest hökaktige politikern i kretsen runt Donald Trump. Kanske förstod Graham något som många andra missade: att en andra period för Trump i Vita huset skulle leda till krig.

svenska dagbladet · 2 days ago

Experten: Trump tappar en lojal anhängare Senatorn Lindsey Grahams död kan röra om i den amerikanska politiken. Donald Trump tappar en lojal anhängare och valutgången i South Carolina är inte lika säker längre.

dagens nyheter · 2 days ago

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71 South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, a staunch ally of President Trump and a long-time advocate for U.S. military action around the world, died suddenly late Saturday, his office said. The big picture: Grahams sudden passing deprives countries like Ukraine and Israel of a committed supporter in Congress, as well as a key voice in Trumps ear. The latest: "On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness," his office said in a statement posted to X. "Senator Grahams family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period."Grahams office did not elaborate on the cause of death.Just the day before, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted video of the two men meeting in Kyiv.He had been due to appear on NBCs "Meet the Press" on Sunday morning as well. The show said on X that President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would join to discuss Grahams legacy. What theyre saying: Tributes poured in immediately from Republican leaders and heads of state."Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!!" President Trump posted on Truth Social."He was a strong advocate for the United States and a strong ally to freedom-loving countries across the globe. He believed in the might of America to achieve good in the world and dedicated his life to advancing that cause," Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) wrote."Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a beloved friend," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. "We will always be especially grateful for the recognition of our people and words of admiration for the courage of Ukraines defenders," Zelensky wrote early Sunday. Zoom out: Graham was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002 after eight years in the House.Before politics he had a lengthy military career as a lawyer in the Air Force, and he remained in the Air Force Reserves while in office until his 2015 retirement as a colonel. What to watch: Graham was in the middle of running for his fifth Senate term at the time of his passing, a race he was favored to win. The New York Times reported Gov. Henry McMaster would appoint a replacement for the rest of Grahams current term, with an election to be held next month to replace him on the ballot this November. This is breaking news. Check back for updates. Herb Scribner and Avery Lotz contributed reporting.

axios · 2 days ago

Inside Lindsey Grahams final push for Saudi-Israel peace Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died suddenly Saturday, spent his final weeks laying the groundwork for an ambitious new push to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, he told me in multiple conversations over the past several weeks.Why it matters: Graham was one of Washingtons most influential and energetic foreign policy figures. He spent decades trying to shape Americas role in the world and was still pursuing some of his biggest diplomatic ambitions in the final hours of his life.Zoom in: Graham saw Saudi-Israel normalization as the defining prize of a broader postwar settlement in the Middle East — one that could outlast the military campaign against Iran and fundamentally reshape the region.He had worked on the issue for years, including with the Biden administration, and believed the opening created by Irans weakening could give President Trump a rare chance to broker a historic agreement.Grahams plan was to begin an intensive diplomatic push after Israels October elections and the U.S. midterms, with the goal of reaching a deal before the new Congress was sworn in in January.Yes, but: Graham believed the war with Iran first had to be brought under control, especially the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.He had urged Trump to authorize a short, overwhelming military operation to reopen the strait if diplomacy failed. Zoom out: Graham was one of the key figures outside of the administration that Trump consulted with on foreign policy and national security, especially around the Iran war. He helped lead a group of hawkish advisers who backed the U.S. campaign and urged Trump to intensify military pressure on Tehran.In mid-May, Graham began urging Trump to make Saudi-Israel normalization the centerpiece of a broader regional "day-after" plan for the war.A week later, Trump told the leaders of several Arab and Muslim countries during a conference call that he wanted them to establish relations with Israel if an agreement could be reached to end the war with Iran. His primary focus was Saudi Arabia.Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had previously shown a willingness to normalize relations with Israel, though his enthusiasm had cooled over the past year.Saudi officials continued to insist that any deal must include an irreversible, time-bound path toward the creation of a Palestinian state.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus far-right government rejected that condition, and it remains unclear whether Israels political landscape after the October election will create room for such a move. Behind the scenes: Graham told me in recent weeks he had discussed the initiative with Trump, as well as U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and that they had agreed to pursue it in a coordinated way.Graham also said he had spoken with Netanyahu confidant Ron Dermer, Saudi Ambassador to Washington Princess Reema bint Bandar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.He had been planning a trip to Saudi Arabia and Israel in the coming weeks to assess the appetite for reopening talks.Graham told me that, should there be an opening, he wanted intensive work to begin in September so the pieces of a deal could be in place by November.Between the lines: Graham believed the effort faced two intertwined political challenges — securing enough votes in Congress and producing an Israeli government willing to meet Saudi Arabias conditions.A central element of the proposed agreement was a U.S.-Saudi defense treaty whose text had largely been negotiated during the Biden administration.Such a treaty would require support from two-thirds of the Senate. Given the political climate in Washington, Graham believed the lame-duck session after the November midterms offered the only realistic window for ratification.Winning enough Democratic votes would require the deal to include meaningful progress on the Palestinian issue — including an Israeli commitment to a future Palestinian state and concrete steps toward that goal.That created a parallel challenge in Israel: ensuring that the government formed after the October election was willing and politically capable of making those commitments.Graham told me he intended to work with Trump and his team to make clear to Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders that Washington expected the next government to move in that direction — and to press it hard to do so.The final hours: Graham spoke with Trump by phone Saturday night and briefed him on his recent trip to Ukraine and the Russia sanctions bill he wanted the Senate to vote on soon.Trump told Graham he was preparing to launch fresh strikes against Iran after another attack on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.A person who spoke with Graham shortly afterward said the senator complained that he was feeling unwell. When the person urged him to seek medical attention immediately, Graham said he would do so Sunday morning after his scheduled appearance on NBCs "Meet the Press."Graham then joked: "I cant die now. I still need to do the Russia sanctions, get Iran sorted out and do Israeli-Saudi normalization."He passed away several hours later.

axios · 2 days ago

Lindsey Graham: He was the one who justified Israels actions Graham often advised Trump on foreign affairs, particularly on matters pertaining to Israel, Ukraine and Iran. He was a frequent visitor at the White House. Shirli Sitbon tells us more.

france24 · 2 days ago

European leaders are mourning the death of Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly yesterday at the age of 71.

bluesky_Politico Europe · 2 days ago

Tributes pour in for Sen . Lindsey Graham from world leaders

gdelt bot · 2 days ago

Senator Lindsey Graham death : South Carolina senator draws tributes for his support of Ukraine , trans - Atlantic ties and Israel

gdelt bot · 2 days ago

Zelenskyy on US Senator Grahams death: America and the world have lost a determined leader Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his condolences following the death of US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, saying that "America and the world have lost a determined leader".

ukrpravda · 2 days ago

US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies aged 71 Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died aged 71 following a "brief and sudden illness," his office said on Sunday.

france24 · 2 days ago

The Quintessential Politician of This EraThe late South Carolina senator made a mid-career turn to MAGA. #News #Graham #Trump #Ukraine

mastodon bot · 2 days ago

Van Trump-hater tot invloedrijke loyalist: wie was Lindsey Graham, de senator die Trump richting Iran duwde?

de morgen · 2 days ago

Lindsey Graham death updates: Trump says senator sounded a little tired during final conversation night before he died Trump said the 71-year-old senator was like a member of the family and a tough one to lose

independent · 2 days ago

Trump, World Leaders Respond to Lindsey Grahams Death

gdeltproject.org · 2 days ago

nach kurzer Krankheit: US-Senator Lindsey Graham gestorben Der einflussreiche US-Senator Lindsey Graham ist im Alter von 71 Jahren überraschend gestorben. Sein Büro teilte mit, der Republikaner sei am Samstagabend nach kurzer Krankheit verstorben.

faz · 2 days ago

Nancy Mace eyes run for Lindsey Grahams Senate seat Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is "strongly considering" a run for U.S. Senate following the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), two sources familiar with her thinking told Axios.Driving the news: Graham passed away late Saturday from "a brief and sudden illness," his office announced in a statement early Sunday morning.South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will be able to appoint an interim replacement to serve out the remainder of Grahams term through Jan. 3.But Graham was up for reelection this cycle, meaning an Aug. 11 special election will have to be held to replace him as the GOP nominee.The winner of the primary will face Democratic candidate Annie Andrews, a doctor, in November.What were hearing: One of the sources familiar with Maces thinking characterized her mindset as "YOLO," or "you only live once."Maces team plans to get a poll in the field on Monday gauging her viability, the second source said.Mace previously ran for South Carolina governor but finished fifth in the primary. State attorney general Alan Wilson won the nomination. The intrigue: Mace has run for this seat once before.She ran in the 2014 primary in the hopes of unseating Graham, finishing fifth behind the incumbent and three other primary challengers.She went on to be elected to the state legislature in 2018 before ascending to Congress in 2020. She began her tenure in the House as a Trump-critical Republican, but later became an outspoken Trump supporter and social conservative.

axios · 2 days ago

Remembering tenacious, ubiquitous Lindsey Graham Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died at 71 last evening from what his office called a "brief and sudden illness," found a way to remain relevant through nearly every phase of modern Washington.The big picture: Graham first rose to national prominence in 1999 as one of the House managers during President Bill Clintons Senate impeachment trial. After winning election to the Senate in 2002, Graham became one of President George W. Bushs most reliable defenders.Grahams closest political ally, and best friend in the Senate, was the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). The two shared a hawkish worldview, a deep skepticism of Vladimir Putin and a belief that American power, when used wisely, could be a force for good.Zoom out: Long before Graham became a Sunday show regular, he was McCains loyal wingman — riding the campaign bus, bantering with reporters and smoothing out conflicts among McCain senior aides.Graham was friendly with the press, throwing back White Russians and telling political tales from South Carolina. To the end, reporters called him directly on his cellphone. Sometimes he called them.State of play: Like much of Washington, Graham changed during the Trump era. He grew more guarded with reporters, and could be short with them in the Senate subway. He forged a close working relationship, and a frequent golfing partnership, with the president who once dismissed McCain, a naval aviator and prisoner of war in Vietnam, as "not a war hero."Graham and Trump were largely aligned on Iran. But they often diverged on Russia. Graham consistently pressed for tougher sanctions on Putin, while Trump sought to preserve room for engagement.After private meetings at the White House, Graham invariably sang from Trumps song sheet.Go deeper: Sen. Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71

axios · 2 days ago

MP: Estonia loses a good friend with US Senator Lindsey Grahams death U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who died on Saturday, was a "good" and "steadfast" friend of Estonia, and his unexpected death is a loss for regional security, Estonias politicians have said.

news.err · 2 days ago

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bluesky_Reuters · 2 days ago

Opinion | Lindsey Graham, Advocate for American Global Leadership The Senator, who died Saturday, was an influential supporter of Israel, Ukraine and U.S. alliances.

wsj · 2 days ago

President Donald Trump called into CNNs State of the Union with Jake Tapper on Sunday, July 12 to discuss the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). Follow live updates.

bluesky_CNN · 2 days ago

Zum Tod von Lindsey Graham: Trumps loyaler Falke Einst gehörte er zu den erbitterten Gegnern von Donald Trump. Dann wurde er zu einem wichtigen Verbündeten. Nun ist der republikanische Senator Lindsey Graham im Alter von 71 Jahren gestorben. Ein Nachruf.

sueddeutsche · 2 days ago

Lindsey Graham was booked for Meet the Press. Trump jumped in after he died for revealing interview Graham was set to appear on NBCs Sunday morning talker to discuss the collapse of the Iran ceasefire

independent · 2 days ago

Trump-Verbündeter: US-Senator und Trump-Freund Graham ist tot Gerade hatte der US-Republikaner Graham noch Kiew besucht, im November wollte er sich erneut zur Wahl stellen. Nun ist der langjährige Senator überraschend gestorben. Trump verliert einen Verbündeten.

handelsblatt · 2 days ago

Benjamin Netanyahu pays tribute to Lindsey Graham, "a great friend of Israel" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Graham a "great friend of Israel." "In our recent meeting, I said, Lindsey is a great friend of Israel and a cherished friend of mine. We have no better friend than Lindsey. Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable," he said in a statement released by his office. "He devoted his life to defending America, strengthening our alliance and standing up for the free world. Israel has lost one of its greatest friends." Our correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more.

france24 · 2 days ago

Lindsey Graham dies suddenly, aged 71: "It was quite a shock" Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trumps closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a brief and sudden illness, his office said. He was 71. Our correspondent Fraser Jackson tells us more.

france24 · 2 days ago

Kash Patel says FBI is assisting local authorities after Lindsey Grahams death The South Carolina Republican died Saturday from a brief and sudden illness, his office said

independent · 2 days ago

Lindsey Graham, Republican senator, 1955-2026 Veteran proponent of US power was a Trump critic who became one of the presidents most influential advocates

financial times · 2 days ago