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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster also mourned the loss, saying, “We shall not see his likes again.”
President Trump issued a heartfelt tribute on Truth Social early Sunday, praising his longtime friend and Senate partner.
Lindsey will be greatly missed! ! !
DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad! ”
First elected to the Senate in 2003 after serving in the House, the Central, South Carolina native was known for his unwavering support of Israel, robust military funding, and a muscular foreign policy that put America’s interests first in confronting threats from Iran, China, and Russia
Graham, who had been running for reelection to a sixth term, built a long career as a hawkish defender of American strength abroad and a reliable conservative on the Senate Judiciary Committee and Armed Services Committee.
Colleagues on both sides of the aisle have begun paying tribute, but conservatives are particularly feeling the void left by a senator who evolved into one of Trump’s most loyal and effective partners on Capitol Hill
His recent visit to Kyiv underscored his commitment to standing with allies against authoritarian regimes — a stance fully aligned with President Trump’s America First vision of peace through strength.
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