Published July 12, 2026 at 2:54 AM ET · Updated July 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
A radical cleric celebrates the death of Senator Lindsey Graham
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A radical cleric described in reports as embraced by Democrats publicly celebrated Senator Lindsey Graham's death, wishing him an eternity in ruins. The remarks circulated amid widespread mourning from President Trump and other political leaders following Graham's sudden death at 71.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 12 hr ago, when RedState reported it. Coverage has since grown to 14 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from The Hill. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
