Trump Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Mast for Senator Lindsey Graham
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- President Trump has ordered U.S. flags lowered to half-mast in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at 71.
- Graham was known for his anti-Russian stance, support for Israel, and advocacy for US military action against Iran.
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US President Donald Trump ordered American flags to be lowered to half-mast in honor of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at the age of 71.
US President Donald Trump has ordered to lowers American flags to honor Republican Senator Lindsey Graham (designated as a terrorist and extremist in Russia) who died at the age of 71.
"In honor of the remarkable life and achievements of Senator Lindsey Graham, a dear friend of mine, and a truly great man, who achieved so much for our Country, and his beloved Home State of South Carolina, I am ordering all American Flags throughout the United States lowered to Half Mast until Saturday evening at 6 P.M. (10:00 p.m. GMT on July 18)," he wrote on his Truth Social platform.
Graham, who was known for his tough anti-Russian stance, died on July 11. Along with anti-Russian activities, the senator actively supported Israel and strongly advocated the US military campaign against Iran.
