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Senator Lindsey Graham's cause of death was an aortic tear, says medical examiner
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- US Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 from an aortic dissection caused by cardiovascular disease, according to a preliminary report by the Washington DC medical examiner.
- Graham, a prominent Republican and close ally of former President Donald Trump, was known for his strong interventionist foreign policy views and had recently visited Kyiv, Ukraine.
- The senator was influential in US foreign policy, notably supporting military actions and taking a hardline stance on Iran and Israel's security.
- Despite initially criticizing Trump in 2016, Graham later became a staunch supporter, backing Trump’s 2024 election bid and praising his presidential record on border security, judicial appointments, and military actions.
- Tributes poured in from international leaders, including Ukraine’s President Zelensky and Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu, highlighting Graham’s commitment to freedom and US-Israel relations.
