Senator Graham Dies at 71 | Richmond News

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

Senator Lindsey Graham, the influential Republican senator and longtime Trump ally, has died at 71 from an aortic rupture linked to arterial hardening, just days after celebrating his birthday. A key architect of U.S. foreign policy and a frequent voice on Ukraine and sanctions, Graham also shaped domestic policy as Senate Budget Committee chair. Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum, including from Trump, who called him “like a member of the family,” and flags flew at half-staff nationwide. His seat in South Carolina is now being filled through a gubernatorial appointment…