Published July 12, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET · Updated July 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
Trump says Graham sounded tired in final phone call before death
12 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.
President Trump said Lindsey Graham sounded tired during a phone call shortly before medics were called to his home for chest pains and a heart attack. Trump also indicated he had someone in mind to replace Graham and called the senator's death a blow to the SAVE America Act.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 10 hr ago, when PJ Media reported it. Coverage has since grown to 12 independent outlets, including 5 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
