Published July 12, 2026 at 2:27 AM ET · Updated July 12, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71
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Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator from South Carolina and Trump ally, died at 71 after a brief and sudden illness. Tributes poured in following the announcement of his death.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 hr ago, when The Gateway Pundit reported it. Coverage has since grown to 11 independent outlets, including 7 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from ABC News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
