Sen. Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, a staunch ally of President Trump and a long-time https://www.axios.com/2026/02/22/graham-trump-iran-strike-aides-oppose" target="_blank">advocate for U.S. military action around the world, died suddenly late Saturday, his office said.

The big picture: Graham's sudden passing deprives countries like Ukraine and Israel of a committed supporter in Congress, as well as a key voice in Trump's ear.

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