Washington, D.C. — Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican known for his hawkish foreign policy views and close alliance with President Donald Trump, died Saturday after what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness.” He was 71.
Graham’s office announced his death early Sunday and said his family was asking for privacy. The senator was seeking a fifth term and had recently returned from a trip to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Trump praised Graham on Truth Social, calling him “one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known.” Zelensky said Graham had visited Ukraine 10 times during Russia’s full-scale invasion and supported stronger sanctions against Moscow.
Graham served in the U.S. House before winning his Senate seat in 2002. He became a major voice on defense, foreign policy, judicial nominations, and budget issues. He chaired the Senate Budget Committee and served on the Judiciary, Appropriations, and Environment and Public Works committees.
His death creates a South Carolina Senate vacancy during an election year. Under state law, Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to appoint a temporary replacement.
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