The death of Senator Lindsey Graham following a “brief and sudden” health crisis has been attributed to an aortic dissection by a preliminary medical examination.
| PULSE POINTS |
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The cause of death of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), a famously pro-Israel and pro-Ukraine ally of President Donald J. Trump, on Saturday has been determined to be an aortic dissection caused by cardiovascular disease in a preliminary finding from the Washington, D.C., medical examiner. However, the death certificate remains “pending” until “toxicological and microscopic testing” are complete. 📺 DETAIL: Graham had recently returned from a trip to Kiev, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a day before his death. Zelensky called Graham “a true defender of freedom,” while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had lost “one of its greatest friends” and praised his strong support for the Jewish State. First elected to the Senate in 2002, Graham became one of Washington’s most influential voices on foreign policy, frequently advocating for U.S. military intervention abroad and backing the recent military action against Iran. Although he was once a vocal critic of Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign, Graham later positioned himself as one of the president’s closest Republican allies, supporting him through his impeachment trial and 2024 re-election campaign. 🎯 IMPACT: With Graham’s passing, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster (R) is tasked with appointing a temporary replacement until a new senator is elected in the November midterm elections. Republicans currently hold a slim 53-47 Senate majority, making the replacement process and upcoming elections critical for both parties as they vie for control of the chamber. 💬 KEY QUOTE: “Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable.” – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu |
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