July 12, 2026:

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President Trump is paying tribute to Lindsey Graham after the South Carolina senator’s unexpected death, calling him a “true American patriot.”
In a Truth Social post, the commander-in-chief heaped praise on Graham — one of his closest confidantes in Congress — saying that the staunch Republican was “one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known.”
Trump also said Lindsey will be “greatly missed” and that his untimely death was “so sad.” Graham was 71.
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Late Saturday night, Graham’s staff announced on X that Lindsey had passed away after “a brief and sudden illness.” An exact cause of death was not disclosed.
As you may know, Graham was a HUGE supporter of President Trump, championing many of his policies, especially regarding the conflicts in the Middle East involving Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement, saying Lindsey “devoted his life to defending America, strengthening our alliance and standing up for the free world.
Netanyahu added, “Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a beloved friend.”