Trump reveals Graham said 'I love you' hours before his unexpected death; cause not yet disclosed
Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after final call with Trump
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has died unexpectedly at the age of 71, according to a statement from former President Donald Trump. Trump said on Truth Social that Graham 'sounded a little tired' during their final conversation the night before his death. The cause of death has not been specified by Graham's office.
Trump revealed that in their last call, hours before Graham's death, the senator told him, 'I love you, and you're doing a great job.' Trump described Graham as 'one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known' and a 'true American Patriot.' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also paid tribute, noting Graham's directness: 'If he wanted to tell you something that you may not like, he would just do it.'
Graham, a long-term bachelor who never married, consistently denied rumors about his sexuality and opposed pro-LGBTQ+ legislation. An endorsement remains pinned on his official X account. Details and arrangements for his memorial are to follow, Trump said.
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Trump took to Truth Social to pay tribute. “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!” he said. “He was always working, and was a true American Patriot.
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And if he wanted to tell you something that you may not like, he would just do it," the Israeli prime minister said.
according to CBS News — LatestLindsey will be greatly missed!!!" the president said in a post on Truth Social, adding that details and arrangements would follow.
according to CBS News — LatestGraham’s office has not specified his cause of death.
according to The IndependentLindsey Graham death updates: Trump says senator ‘sounded a little tired’ during final conversation night before he died.
according to The IndependentThe endorsement is still pinned on Graham's official X account.
according to Daily Mail +1For decades, his status as a long-term bachelor who never married or had children fueled rumours about his sexuality, though he consistently and firmly denied being gay and regularly opposed pro-LGBTQ+ legislation.
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America has lost a great patriot.
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideTrump took to Truth Social to pay tribute. “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!” he…
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