U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Brief Illness

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Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican and close ally of former President Donald Trump, died Saturday evening at age 71 following a "brief and sudden illness," his office announced.
Graham, known for his strong foreign policy advocacy and service in both the House and Senate, had recently been in Ukraine.

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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican and close ally of former President Donald Trump, died Saturday evening at age 71 following a "brief and sudden illness," his office announced. Graham, known for his strong foreign policy advocacy and service in both the House and Senate, had recently been in Ukraine.

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