US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump, passed away at the age of 71 following a sudden illness. Graham’s office confirmed his death and requested privacy for the family during this challenging time. Elected to the Senate in 2002 and re-elected multiple times, Graham was known for his significant contributions to various Senate committees.
Graham, who also made a brief run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2015, had a complex relationship with Trump. Initially a critic, he later became a trusted ally of the President during his second term. Born in South Carolina in 1955, Graham had a distinguished military career before entering politics, serving in the US Air Force for over three decades.
Before his political career, Graham served in the US House of Representatives and later in the Senate, where he held key positions on committees such as the Senate Budget Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee. Known for his strong conservative views, Graham’s shift towards supporting Trump marked a significant turn in his political journey.
