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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Ally Senator Lindsey Graham Dies At 71
Caption: Trump Ally Senator Lindsey Graham Dies At 71. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 after suffering an aortic dissection caused by hardening of the arteries, his office confirmed. President Donald Trump said he had spoken to Graham just minutes before he fell ill, calling him "a great friend" and ruling out any foul play. Trump ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-mast until July 18 in honor of the longtime South Carolina senator. Graham’s death temporarily narrows Republicans' Senate majority as lawmakers prepare to vote on key defense legislation and Trump nominees. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will appoint an interim replacement, with a special Republican primary scheduled for August. A leading defense hawk, Graham was a strong supporter of Israel and Ukraine and a vocal opponent of Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was "deeply saddened," while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Graham "a beloved friend.” Graham met Zelensky in Kyiv just days before his death, where the pair discussed Ukraine's air defense needs and sanctions on Russia. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Lindsey Graham,death,Senator,Donald Trump,US,aortic dissection,South Carolina,Republicans' Senate,South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster,Volodymyr Zelensky,Ukraine,Russia,war,Israel,Benjamin Netanyahu
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