Sen. Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) reflects on his friendship and political partnership with fellow Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) following Graham’s sudden death over the weekend. In separate interviews, Scott recalls how Graham “committed to the people he loved” and describes their close relationship and time working together on issues and policy. Scott also speaks about Graham’s legacy and the role it has played in shaping decisions affecting their state and broader national debates. He discusses Graham’s approach to governance and the impact of his long service in the Senate. Scott additionally addresses the question of who could replace Graham’s seat, noting that the process for filling it becomes a focus after a sitting senator dies. While the interviews emphasize personal remembrance, they also place Graham’s death in the context of his ongoing political plans. CBS reports that Graham had won his party’s primary and was running for reelection in November, underlining how unexpected his death was.