Trump praises Lindsey Graham as ‘one of the greatest people I have ever known’ after senator dies of sudden illness – live

LC Lucy CampbellThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-07-12 · 13:46 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of Donald Trump, has died after a sudden illness. His office confirmed his death, which is expected to cause significant shockwaves in Washington and the Republican party. Graham had been scheduled to appear on NBC's Meet The Press for his 64th time. The program's host announced that both former President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would join the show to reflect on Graham's life and legacy.

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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were scheduled to reflect on Graham's life and legacy on Meet The Press.

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Lindsey Graham has died after a sudden illness, according to his office.

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Donald Trump praised Lindsey Graham as 'one of the greatest people I have ever known'.

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Lindsey Graham's death is expected to send shock waves through Washington and the Republican party.

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Graham’s abrupt death will send shock waves through Washington and the Republican party Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, has died after sudden illness, his office says Sign up for the Breaking News US email Lindsey Graham had been scheduled to make his 64th appearance on NBC’s Meet The Press this morning. The host, Kristen Welker , expressed her condolences to his family and colleagues and said , “President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will join us this morning to reflect on his life and legacy”. Continue reading...

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