US Senator Lindsey Graham dies

12. July 2026, 14:15

US politician Lindsey Graham is dead. He was 71 years old. The news came suddenly on the weekend. Graham was a Senator from South Carolina.

His office says: He had a sudden illness. Reports say he had a heart attack. He spoke with Donald Trump by phone. Trump is the US President.

Graham was a close friend of Donald Trump. He helped with many laws in the Senate. The Senate is part of the US government. Graham was very powerful there.

Two days ago Graham was in Ukraine. He met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Graham wanted more penalties against Russia. Zelenskyy is sad about the death.

South Carolina needs a new Senator now. The Governor chooses a replacement. There is an election in November. Donald Trump already suggests a person.

People in Washington mourn Graham. Politicians from Israel praise his work. Graham was in the Senate for 25 years. He leaves a gap in politics.

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Definitions

Senator: A Senator is an elected politician in the USA. He works in the Senate. He helps to make new laws.
Governor: A Governor is the head of a US state.
Heart attack: The heart gets too little blood. This is dangerous.

People

Lindsey Graham: A known US politician from South Carolina.
Donald Trump: The current President of the USA.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The President of Ukraine.

Locations

South Carolina: A state in the USA.
Ukraine: A country in Europe.
Washington: The capital of the USA.

Sources

Standard 12. July 2026, 08:24

Republikanischer US-Senator Lindsey Graham mit 71 Jahren gestorben

Bild 12. July 2026, 08:31

Vom Trump-Gegner zum Trump-Prediger: US-Senator Lindsey Graham stirbt im Alter von 71

Tiroler Tageszeitung 12. July 2026, 08:15

Republikanischer US-Senator Lindsey Graham mit 71 Jahren gestorben | Tiroler Tageszeitung Online

SRF 12. July 2026, 09:29

Nach kurzer Krankheit - US-Senator Lindsey Graham ist tot

ORF 12. July 2026, 10:48

Feind und Freund Trumps: US-Senator Lindsey Graham ist tot

VOL 12. July 2026, 10:11

Republikanischer US-Senator Lindsey Graham gestorben

ANSA 12. July 2026, 11:20

Morto il senatore Usa repubblicano Lindsey Graham, stretto alleato di Trump - Notizie - Ansa.it

Spiegel 12. July 2026, 12:25

(S+) Zum Tod von US-Senator Lindsey Graham: Erst Gegner, dann Fan

Kurier 12. July 2026, 12:31

Lindsey Graham: Erst verdammte er Trump, dann diente er ihm

FAZ 12. July 2026, 13:00

nach kurzer Krankheit: US-Senator Lindsey Graham gestorben

Bild 12. July 2026, 18:18

Letzter Auftritt in Kiew: US-Senator Graham ist tot

The Guardian 12. July 2026, 18:24

Lindsey Graham’s sudden death sends shockwaves through Congress as politicians mourn and mull his replacement – live

SRF 12. July 2026, 18:48

Warum Lindsey Graham für Trump so wichtig war

Bild 12. July 2026, 19:17

Donald Trump enthüllt Details: Kurz vor seinem Tod rief ihn Lindsey Graham an

Al Jazeera 12. July 2026, 18:51

Who will replace Trump ally Lindsey Graham in the US Senate?

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