President Donald Trump comments on Tuesday about whether the FBI is investigating the sudden death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, saying any inquiry into conspiracy theories would be a “waste of time.” Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump says he does not know why FBI agents were at Graham’s residence and adds, “I wish he took better care of himself.” He also says he sees “a lot” less than some conspiracy claims suggest, stating that he believes the situation does not involve “a lot of evil.”
Graham died on July 11 after what his office describes as a “brief and sudden illness.” His office reports preliminary findings by a medical examiner point to death from an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Sources also report Trump says the condition is difficult to detect and that it was not related to a blockage.
A post by FBI Director Kash Patel on July 12 says the bureau is assisting local authorities and has provided necessary resources, without further detail. The outlets report Graham recently returned from Kyiv, where he and other lawmakers reached an agreement with the Trump administration on updated Russia sanctions legislation.
