Senator Graham, Defense Hawk, Passes at 71 | Lafayette Louisiana News

Lafayette Louisiana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Senator Lindsey Graham, the formidable South Carolina Republican known as a defense hawk and tireless advocate for U.S. strength, has died at 71 from a sudden illness. A four-term senator who chaired the Budget Committee and served on Judiciary, Graham recently returned from Ukraine, where President Zelensky praised his unwavering support during the war — his tenth visit to the country. Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum, including President Trump, who called him “one of the greatest Senators I have ever known,” and Senate leaders who lauded his lifelong service, military…