Published July 12, 2026 at 2:22 AM ET · Updated July 12, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Trump hails Lindsey Graham as 'American patriot' after senator dies at 71
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Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died at 71 after a brief and sudden illness. Trump praised Graham as an American patriot.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 6 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
