United States Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has passed away at the age of 71, according to a statement released by his office. A central figure in American politics for over two decades, Graham was widely recognized for his influential voice on national security, foreign policy, and judicial appointments. His death marks the end of an era for the Republican Party and the U.S. Senate, where he served since 2003.
Throughout his long career in Washington, Graham established himself as a defense hawk who consistently advocated for a robust American military presence globally. Before his Senate career, he served in the House of Representatives and as a lawyer in the U.S. Air Force. Known for his sharp wit and strategic political maneuvering, he was a close ally of the late Senator John McCain before later becoming one of the most prominent defenders of former President Donald Trump.