Senator Graham: Defender of Freedom and NATO | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 12, 2026 · 1m

Senator Lindsey Graham, a fierce advocate for Ukraine and NATO, died suddenly just days after visiting Kyiv to push new sanctions against Russia. Praised by President Zelenskyy as a “true defender of freedom,” Graham was also honored by Baltic leaders for his steadfast support of NATO’s eastern flank. A loyal ally of Israel, Netanyahu called him a personal friend who deeply understood the U.S.-Israel security bond. In stark contrast, Iran’s state media denounced him as a “warmongering, anti-Iranian” figure. A decorated Air Force veteran and longtime Congress member, Graham spent his career…