Donald Trump’s fiercest Senate defender is gone: Lindsey Graham dies after brief illness at 71

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican lawmaker from South Carolina and longtime ally of Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness, according to a statement from his office. Graham served in the Senate for more than two decades and became a major voice on foreign policy, defense, and national security issues. His unexpected death has drawn reactions across Washington and from political figures nationwide. Watch this report for the latest details on Graham’s legacy, career, and the response from the Republican Party.