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Published July 12, 2026 at 2:54 AM ET · Updated July 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
Trump says he has a preferred choice to replace Graham
19 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
Lindsey Graham died at age 71 after a brief and sudden illness. President Trump said Graham was like family and stated he already has someone in mind to replace him, detailing their final conversation on Meet the Press.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 10 hr ago, when NPR reported it. Coverage has since grown to 19 independent outlets, including 10 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
Conservative & independent coverage (10)
The Gateway Pundit
1 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
2 hr ago
Trump says ‘I have somebody’ to replace Lindsey Graham after senator’s death ↗
Washington Examiner
3 hr ago
Trump says Lindsey Graham was ‘a little tired’ in phone call ‘shortly before’ death ↗
HotAir
3 hr ago
RIP, Lindsey Graham (1955-2026) ↗
PJ Media
3 hr ago
What Happens Now After Lindsey Graham's Death? ↗
Washington Examiner
3 hr ago
Nancy Mace eyeing Lindsey Graham’s seat after senator’s death: Report ↗
The Gateway Pundit
3 hr ago
Trump Pays Tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham: ‘One of the Greatest People I Have Ever Known’ ↗
The American Conservative
4 hr ago
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dead at 71 ↗
Washington Examiner
4 hr ago
How will Lindsey Graham be replaced as South Carolina senator after sudden death? ↗
The Blaze
5 hr ago
Lindsey Graham dead at 71 ↗
Wire & mainstream coverage (10)
Washington Post
1 hr ago
Lindsey Graham dies after ‘sudden illness’; Trump says senator was like family ↗
BBC News
1 hr ago
US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness' ↗
New York Times
1 hr ago
Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Trump Ally, Dies From ‘Sudden Illness’ ↗
Axios
2 hr ago
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71 ↗
Time
2 hr ago
The World Remembers Senator Lindsey Graham ↗
Raw Story
2 hr ago
‘I have somebody great’: Trump muses on Lindsey Graham’s replacement hours after death ↗
The Hill
2 hr ago
Trump says Graham’s death is ‘big blow to the SAVE America Act’ ↗
NBC News
4 hr ago
Trump says ‘I have somebody that I like’ to succeed Lindsey Graham but ‘too soon’ to say who ↗
NBC News
4 hr ago
Trump remembers his last call with Lindsey Graham the night before his death: Full interview ↗
NPR
5 hr ago
How longtime GOP Senator Lindsey Graham went from critic to ally of President Trump ↗
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