Published July 12, 2026 at 2:54 AM ET · Updated July 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
Trump and foreign leaders pay tribute to Graham
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Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly at age 71 after what was described as a brief and sudden illness. President Donald Trump, US politicians, and foreign leaders paid tribute to the longtime South Carolina Republican and Trump ally.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 10 hr ago, when RedState reported it. Coverage has since grown to 13 independent outlets, including 6 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from CBS News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
