President Donald Trump reacts to the death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, 71, which is reported as occurring Saturday evening. Multiple outlets report that Trump describes Graham as a longtime political ally and “wonderful friend,” and that he posted his condolences shortly after news of the senator’s death became public. Trump also discusses what he said to Graham in what he describes as their final phone conversation, according to NBC News, which airs his remarks in an interview connected to Meet the Press. The outlets agree that Trump says he was returning from overseas when he spoke with Graham and that he was “absolutely shocked” by Graham’s abrupt passing. New York Post and NBC News both describe Trump offering details about the timing and substance of the last call, characterizing Graham as close to him politically and personally. The reporting centers on Trump’s account of his final communication with Graham and his immediate reaction to the announcement of Graham’s death.