U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican from South Carolina, dies at the age of 71, multiple outlets report. Sources describe him as one of the Senate’s most influential Republican voices and a figure strongly associated with U.S. defence and foreign policy. Several accounts note that Graham’s political stance shifts markedly over time: during the Donald Trump era, he is portrayed first as a vocal critic of Trump—particularly around the 2016 period—before becoming one of Trump’s closest allies and most loyal supporters in Congress after Trump takes office.
Reports also say his death follows a sudden illness or brief illness, though outlets do not provide detailed medical specifics. Other coverage highlights his long tenure in the Senate, including his role in shaping policy affecting national security, foreign policy, and judicial or broader legislative matters. Across the reports, Graham is remembered as a hawkish, muscular approach advocate in foreign policy and as a veteran senator who maintained a significant profile on Capitol Hill.
