The Federal Bureau of Investigation has stepped in to assist local authorities with Lindsey Graham’s unexpected, sudden death at 71. The office of Graham, who had represented South Carolina since 2002, announced early Sunday that the senator “passed away from a brief and sudden illness.”
A 911 call for “cardiac arrest” was placed from Graham’s residence around 8:30 pm; however, no official cause of death has been confirmed, according to multiple reports. FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X that the agency was “assisting local authorities and has made every necessary resource available.”
Due to the outspoken nature of the lawmaker, many of his colleagues are skeptical about the nature of his death. Graham was a vocal supporter of U.S. involvement in conflicts abroad, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the Iran clashes.
During the July 4th recess break in Washington, D.C., this past week, Graham traveled to Ukraine and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Graham even visited a drone facility which was later destroyed by the Russians.
In the past, Graham has also been targeted by Iranian leaders. An Iranian State TV host congratulated “the Iranian people on the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been sent to hell,” during a broadcast on Sunday.
Reactions from political figures and global leaders have poured in since the news broke. However, many political commentators, both liberal and conservative alike, have their own theories about Graham’s cause of death.
Trump shared a tribute to the late Senator on Truth Social shortly after the announcement was made.
“Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.The Federal Bureau of Investigation has stepped in to assist local authorities with Lindsey Graham’s unexpected, sudden death at 71. The office of Graham, who had represented South Carolina since 2002, announced early Sunday that the senator “passed away from a brief and sudden illness.”
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