Lindsey Graham, US Senator And Donald Trump's Close Aide, Dies At 71
United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a long-serving Republican from South Carolina and prominent ally of Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71. Graham was a fixture in American politics for decades, serving in both chambers of Congress during his extensive career.
Lindsey Graham first entered the United States Senate in 2002, succeeding the long-serving Strom Thurmond. He successfully secured re-election in 2008, 2014, and most recently in 2020, representing the state of South Carolina for over two decades.
Throughout his tenure, Graham became known for his influence on judicial appointments and foreign policy. While he was initially a critic of Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign, he eventually became one of the former president's most steadfast defenders and advisors in Washington.
Before his time in the Senate, Graham served in the U.S. House of Representatives and maintained a career as a lawyer and officer in the United States Air Force Reserve. His legislative legacy is marked by his leadership on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Source: U.S. Senate Records
