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Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies aged 71

BC Post Staff Source: Yahoo! News Jul 11, 2026 Updated Jul 12, 2026 1 min read 8 views

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US Senator Lindsey Graham has died aged 71. The Trump ally died on Saturday following a brief and sudden illness, his office announced in a statement on X. "His family appreciates your prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period," it read. Graham was an influential voice in the Republican Party and had served as the senator for South Carolina since 2003.

He was a close ally of the US president and a strong advocate of the war in Iran. This is a breaking news story. More to follow

Published: Jul 11, 2026
Updated: Jul 12, 2026
Source: Yahoo! News
Category: Sports
Read time: 1 min

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PublishedJul 11, 2026

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