By Admin 
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (July 12, 2026) expressed deep grief over the death of his close aide and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. He said Graham was one of the greatest people and senators he knew. Trump shared an emotional message on his social media platform Truth Social. He wrote that Lindsey Graham always worked for the country and was a true American patriot. Trump said that his absence will always be felt.
In his message, Trump wrote that Senator Lindsey Graham was one of the greatest people and senators I know. He was always working and was a true American patriot. Will miss him a lot. This is very sad. Earlier, Graham’s office issued a statement confirming his death. The statement said that he died on the evening of Saturday, July 11 due to a short and sudden illness.
President Donald J. Trump on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham: pic.twitter.com/m2Mb5m1EKz
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 12, 2026
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What did the US Senate leader say?
US Senate Majority Leader John Thune also paid tribute to Graham. Describing him as his friend and colleague, he said that Graham was a supporter of freedom and democracy all over the world. Thune said that his long service in the US Air Force and Congress took him to many parts of the world. He was a strong supporter of America and stood firmly with independent countries around the world. He believed that America could bring positive change in the world and he dedicated his entire life to this cause. John Thune said that as South Carolina’s senior senator, Graham worked with full dedication for the people of his state. He was a trusted advisor to many leaders and his advice was trusted by many US Presidents and world leaders. He said that Graham’s contributions to the judiciary, national security and the development of South Carolina will be remembered for a long time.
When was Lindsey Graham elected to the US Senate?
Lindsey Graham was elected to the US Senate in 2002. He played an important role in American politics for more than two decades, representing South Carolina. He was counted among the leading voices of the Republican Party on national security, foreign policy and defense matters. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also expressed condolences on Graham’s death. He said that Israel has lost one of its biggest friends. Netanyahu wrote on the social media platform X that he and his wife Sarah Graham are deeply saddened by the death of Graham. He said that in a recent meeting he had described Graham as Israel’s biggest friend.
Statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also paid tribute to Graham. He described him as a true defender of freedom and democratic values. Zelensky said Graham was a strong supporter of Ukraine and consistently advocated US support for Ukraine. He said that in recent weeks Graham had been working on important initiatives that could help bring peace to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Zelensky said, “Lindsey Graham was a true defender of freedom and the values that make the world safe. He provided consistent support for Ukraine and praised the courage of our people and troops. For that we will always be grateful to him.”
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