Published July 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET · Updated July 12, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Trump says he has a preferred successor for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat
9 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.
Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71, according to multiple outlets. Trump said he has a preferred successor in mind for Graham’s Senate seat but has not named the candidate yet.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 23 hr ago, when American Thinker reported it. Coverage has since grown to 9 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
