Trump Pays Tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham After Unexpected Death

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President Trump paid tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday after his unexpected death.
Trump spoke of Graham's loyalty, legislative abilities, and their repaired friendship, noting Graham had recently returned from Ukraine.

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President Trump paid tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday after his unexpected death. Trump spoke of Graham's loyalty, legislative abilities, and their repaired friendship, noting Graham had recently returned from Ukraine.

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