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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 12, 2026 at 9:35 AM ET · Updated July 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET

Trump reveals the details of his final phone call with Graham

7 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Trump described his final phone call with Senator Lindsey Graham, which took place hours before the senator's death. Trump called Graham's death a "big blow to the SAVE America Act" and indicated he has someone in mind to fill the vacancy.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 5 hr ago, when ZeroHedge reported it. Coverage has since grown to 7 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from Fox News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (5)

Fox News 1 hr ago
Trump reveals details of final phone call with Graham after senator's death, calls loss 'big blow' to SAVE act
Breitbart 3 hr ago
Trump: Graham’s Death a 'Big Blow to the SAVE America Act'
The Gateway Pundit 3 hr ago
WATCH: Trump Says Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Death is a ‘Big Blow to the SAVE America Act,’ Details Their Final Conversation on Meet the Press
Washington Examiner 4 hr ago
Trump says ‘I have somebody’ to replace Lindsey Graham after senator’s death
ZeroHedge 5 hr ago
"What Makes It Even Stranger...": Trump Describes Saturday Night Phone Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Death

Wire & mainstream coverage (2)

The Hill 2 hr ago
Trump says he spoke with Graham before late senator’s death: ‘It could have been his last call’
Salon 4 hr ago
“This is a big blow”: Trump uses Graham’s death to push SAVE America Act

Coverage timeline

Jul 12, 9:35 AM ET
5 hr ago
ZeroHedge
"What Makes It Even Stranger...": Trump Describes Saturday Night Phone Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Death
Jul 12, 10:52 AM ET
4 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Trump says ‘I have somebody’ to replace Lindsey Graham after senator’s death
Jul 12, 11:01 AM ET
4 hr ago
Salon
“This is a big blow”: Trump uses Graham’s death to push SAVE America Act
Jul 12, 11:45 AM ET
3 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
WATCH: Trump Says Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Death is a ‘Big Blow to the SAVE America Act,’ Details Their Final Conversation on Meet the Press
Jul 12, 12:01 PM ET
3 hr ago
Breitbart
Trump: Graham’s Death a 'Big Blow to the SAVE America Act'
Jul 12, 12:48 PM ET
2 hr ago
The Hill
Trump says he spoke with Graham before late senator’s death: ‘It could have been his last call’
Jul 12, 1:39 PM ET
1 hr ago
Fox News
Trump reveals details of final phone call with Graham after senator's death, calls loss 'big blow' to SAVE act
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More Nation coverage

Graham post from last week draws new attention after his death
Nation · 9 outlets · 1 hr ago
Doctors note that Graham's family history heightened his risk of a heart attack
Nation · 9 outlets · 1 hr ago
Vice President Vance remembers Graham as a one-of-a-kind figure in American politics
Nation · 10 outlets · 1 hr ago
Nancy Mace strongly considers a bid for Graham's Senate seat after her failed run for governor
Nation · 10 outlets · 1 hr ago
The FBI joins the probe into the death of Senator Lindsey Graham
Nation · 10 outlets · 1 hr ago
Commentary reflects on Lindsey Graham’s defining public moment
Nation · 11 outlets · 1 hr ago
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