Lindsey Graham Dea… at 71

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

Fellow South Carolina Senator Tim Scott shared that the Palmetto State had lost a statesman and he had lost a friend.

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.

Graham frequently traveled the globe advocating for strong transatlantic ties and support for nations resisting tyranny, earning respect across the conservative movement as a tireless worker who never stopped fighting for the values that make America exceptional.