US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, has died at 71 following a brief and sudden illness, with emergency personnel reporting cardiac arrest at his Washington DC home.
- Elected in 2002, Graham was a prominent voice on US foreign policy, advocating for military intervention abroad and staunchly supporting Ukraine amid the conflict with Russia.
- Despite earlier criticism of Trump, Graham became a key supporter, backing Trump's 2024 election bid and praising his policies on border security, Iran, and judicial appointments.
- Graham was known for his tough political stance and was involved in significant votes, including opposing troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and supporting military action in Iraq post-9/11.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed deep sadness over Graham's death, highlighting the senator's recent visit to Kyiv and ongoing support for Ukraine.
