Published July 12, 2026 at 6:19 AM ET · Updated July 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
Graham forcefully defended Kavanaugh during the 2018 confirmation hearings
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Multiple outlets are publishing obituaries and tributes following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham at age 71. Several recall his forceful defense of Brett Kavanaugh during the 2018 Supreme Court confirmation hearings as a defining moment of his career.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 11 hr ago, when Power Line reported it. Coverage has since grown to 10 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
