Graham dies at 71; replacement plans and tributes underway
TL;DR
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime Trump ally and hawkish national-security voice, died suddenly at 71 from an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Tributes poured in from leaders worldwide, and Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to appoint a replacement for the remainder of Graham’s term, with a November election to fill the seat.
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