Lindsey Graham: From Pool Hall to Power | Tulsa News

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

Lindsey Graham, the Senate’s sharp-tongued hawk and former Air Force lawyer who rose from the back of his parents’ South Carolina pool hall, has died at 71. A political chameleon who once fiercely criticized Trump yet later became his most loyal Senate ally, Graham wielded influence on sanctions, foreign policy, and party unity — even rallying Republicans after January 6. Known for his charisma, bipartisan charm, and Bronze Star, he was the first in his family to attend college and left a legacy of strategic maneuvering, deep military commitment, and personal connections that spanned the…