Published July 12, 2026 at 3:12 AM ET · Updated July 12, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Republican senator dies at 71
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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died at age 71 after what was described as a brief and sudden illness. Multiple outlets reported his death, noting his long Senate tenure and his role as a Trump ally.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 7 hr ago, when Twitchy reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from WND. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
