@ZelenskyyUa

Good meeting with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham @LindseyGrahamSC in Kyiv. This is already his 10th visit to our country, and we appreciate this support.

I'm grateful to Lindsey for recognizing our warriors. The stronger Ukraine is on the battlefield, the greater the chances that diplomacy will ultimately succeed. And right now, it is important that our long-range sanctions pressure on Russia be reinforced through new sanctions steps by our partners. Lindsey briefed me on the work underway in Congress on the relevant bill. We also discussed our urgent air defense needs to protect our people. During the NATO Summit in Ankara, President Trump and I reached political agreements on licensing the production of Patriots in Ukraine. It is now crucial to implement all of this at the team level.

I thank the United States, the President, and Congress for bipartisan and consistent support from both chambers.

4:46 PM · Jul 10, 2026

https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2075622796819128501

https://x.com/ShadowofEzra/status/2076206762160488573

Warhawk US Senator Lindsey Graham dies

The Republican lawmaker passed away at the age of 71, his account on X has said==

Published 12 Jul, 2026 06:33 | Up

Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has died at the age of 71, according to his official account on X.

Graham passed away on Saturday evening “from a brief and sudden illness,” a statement, published by the senator’s office on Sunday, read.

“Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” it added.

Emergency services responded to a call for “cardiac arrest” at Graham’s Capitol Hill residence on Saturday night, NBC reported after obtaining the police scanner audio. The broadcaster also said that it has seen photos of paramedics carrying a person on a stretcher from the senator’s home to an ambulance.

Graham’s death comes a day after his return from Kiev, where he met with Vladimir Zelensky on Friday. The lawmaker, who was a strong advocate of US military assistance to Ukraine and a harsh critic of Russia, has visited the Ukrainian capital at least ten times in recent years.

US President Donald Trump reacted to the death of his ally, saying that Graham “will be greatly missed.”

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump described the senator as “one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known… He was always working, and was a true American Patriot.”

Zelensky said in a post on X that he was “deeply saddened” by the passing of Graham, who he called “a staunch advocate for bipartisan… support for Ukraine.”

“We remained in constant dialogue, and I will miss our conversations. We met twice in just the past week,” he wrote, adding that in recent weeks the senator had been working on “stronger sanctions against Russia.”

Graham, who was first elected to the Senate in 2002, has made name for himself over the years as one of the most prominent warhawks in Washington.

He famoulsy called for the asasination of Russian President Vladimir Putin after the esclatation of the Ukraine coflict in February 2022.

During an appearance on Fox News, the senator cited historic examples of plots to kill famous political leaders, including Julius Caesar and Adolf Hitler. “Is there a Brutus in Russia? Is there a more successful Colonel Stauffenberg in the Russian military? The only way this … ends, my friend, is for somebody in Russia to take this guy out,”Graham said, referring to Putin.

During his trip to Kiev the following year, the senator described the US military aid being sent to Ukraine as “the best money we’ve ever spent” because “the Russians are dying.”

Graham has repeatedly called for more economic pressure on Moscow, threatening it with what he called “bone-crushing”sanctions. In recent months, he has been actively promoting a bill that would impose 500% tariffs on all countries that purchase oil of Russian origin.

Speaking about Graham last year, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the lawmaker was part of “the group of the most inveterate Russophobes” in the West.The senator had been on Russia’s list of extremists and terrorists since 2023.

(https://www.rt.com/news/642907-warhawk-us-senator-lindsey-graham/

(I hope the children of Ukraine are relieved to know they won’t be used again.)

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar

Trump on his call last night with Lindsey Graham: "He said he was a little tired … it must've been right after … it's gonna be a very big thing with him. He's gonna be appreciated more now than he was when he was living"

Jul 12, 2026 · 1:23 PM UTC

https://xcancel.com/atrupar/status/2076296488339083767

Senator Lindsey Graham Dead

July 12, 2026 | Sundance |

It will be interesting to discover where Lindsey Graham was located when he experienced this “sudden illness” that killed him. His last known public location (hours before his death announcement) was in Kiev, Ukraine, visiting a drone factory.

Hours before Lindsey Graham died, he was visiting a drone factory in Kiev.

On July 10th he met with Zelenskyy {CITATION}

On July 11th he visited a drone factor in Kiev {CITATION}

On July 12th – announcement at 02:02 PT he’s dead {CITATION}

Graham’s last known photograph

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/07/12/senator-lindsey-graham-dead/

FULL: Sen. Lindsey Graham Announces Russia Sanctions Deal, Urges China to Pressure Putin | AC1E. July 10, 2026

Lindsay’s Last public announcement yesterday

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham speaks in Kyiv after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announcing progress on a Russia sanctions bill and urging China to use its influence to help end the war in Ukraine. The discussions also focused on air defense, diplomacy, and potential paths toward peace. Watch the full remarks and subscribe to DWS News for global news and analysis.

3:41

https://youtu.be/o3n2mWvtOcA

BREAKING: Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'

Fox Newsgood analysis by Chad Pergram

18:19

https://youtu.be/CHLpQPCce90

Netanyahu reveals why Graham 'went ballistic' over US military aid to Israel

I bet Bibi is freakin out

July 12, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu honors the legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., following his passing, highlighting his unwavering support for Israel and the U.S.-Israel alliance

16:18

https://youtu.be/AyIJJ9oXnTs

>>24817831

Trump remembers his last call with Lindsey Graham the night before his death: Full interview

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President Donald Trump reacts to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).

15:40

https://youtu.be/HQBLAbPbx0E

>>24817837

That was the first time Kristin was polite

>>24817861

Bachelors degree, isn’t that a basic degree? He’s probably good at gossip, not fact

>>24817875

These creeps cannot even refrain at someone’s death.

I was questioning my feelings and so I just said a prayer, God please take care of his soul, whatever your will is, let it be done.

I’m sure Lindsay did some very positive acts as a senator, so refraining today is a better action on my part.

>>24817905

They’ll never learn, the corruption and paybacks is what keeps them going. They have no guilt about either or consider the parties involved. They probably steal more money of the US, then what they give away

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’ 1/3

President Donald Trump led tributes to Graham, a leading Republican voice on defense and foreign policy, describing him as a “true American Patriot.”

July 12, 2026, 2:22 AM EDT / Updated July 12, 2026, 11:24 AM EDT

WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2002 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump’s, has died, his office confirmed early Sunday. He was 71.

Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement.

“Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” the statement said.

President Donald Trump led tributes Sunday to “one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known,” describing Graham as a “true American Patriot” in a Truth Social post.

He later told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he spoke with Graham on Saturday night, hours before the senator died, adding that “other than being tired, he was fine.”

At the White House, flags were lowered to half-staff.

Graham was chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and was seeking a fifth six-year Senate term in November. He was one of the most well-known members of the chamber and a key voice within the party on defense and foreign policy.

Emergency personnel responded to a call for “cardiac arrest” at Graham’s Capitol Hill home on Saturday night, according to police scanner audio obtained by NBC News. EMS audio later indicated CPR was in progress.

Photographs from the scene reviewed by NBC News show paramedics carrying a person on a stretcher from Graham’s home to an awaiting ambulance. Police cars and fire trucks were also on site.

A top staffer to Graham told NBC News early Sunday that there was no indication the lawmaker was feeling unwell prior to his death. He had been scheduled to appear on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday. Graham was a frequent guest on the broadcast, appearing a total of 63 times over the years.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., paid tribute to a “strong advocate for the United States and a strong ally to freedom-loving countries across the globe,” while South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said Graham had been “the fiercest of fighters for South Carolina and America — and a loyal and steadfast friend.”

Former President George W. Bush said Graham “understood how the world works and how important America’s international engagement is to resist tyranny.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/sen-lindsey-graham-dies-71-brief-sudden-illness-rcna552722

>>24817974

2/3

According to South Carolina law, McMaster will appoint someone to fill Graham’s seat until Jan. 3 of next year.

In June, Graham defeated multiple primary challengers to secure the nomination for a fifth term, with the election set for November. South Carolina Republicans must now find a replacement nominee for that race, with a special primary expected by Aug. 11 under the state’s election laws.

Graham was fresh off a trip to Kyiv, Ukraine, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. “Lindsey was a true defender of freedom and of the values that make our world safer,” Zelenskyy said in a statement, noting that he had visited Ukraine 10 times during the war.

“We were in constant dialogue, which I will miss,” he said, adding that “in recent weeks he worked on important initiatives that could help bring peace closer, including strengthening sanctions against Russia.”

“He was a powerful advocate for America who believed strongly in the NATO Alliance and was actively working to bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine,” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told “Meet the Press”: “America has lost a great patriot. Israel has lost one of the great champions of the American-Israeli alliance. And frankly, I’ve lost a beloved friend who I’ve had for many decades.”

He added that Iran would be celebrating the news.

Tehran’s state media celebrated the death of the senator, described him as “warmongering” and “anti-Iranian.” The country’s former crown prince Reza Pahlavi, an opponent of the regime, said on X that Graham “stood alongside the people of Iran in their struggle against tyranny.”

His death comes as fellow Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky remains in the hospital after paramedics responded to a call at a known residence last month for an individual experiencing cardiac arrest.

A McConnell spokesperson has said the former GOP majority leader is continuing to recover, but his team has not provided further details about his condition.

Graham grew up in the small town of Central, South Carolina, where his parents ran a restaurant and pool hall. The first of his family to go to college, he earned a law degree from the University of South Carolina before embarking on a career in the military, serving in the U.S. Air Force as a lawyer. Graham served a total of 33 years in the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and South Carolina Air National Guard, fulfilling his reserve duties while holding his seat in Congress. He retired in 2015 at the rank of colonel.

Graham first arrived in Congress as a member of the House of Representatives, where he served from 1995 to 2003.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/sen-lindsey-graham-dies-71-brief-sudden-illness-rcna552722

>>24817979

3/3

He ran for Senate in 2002, winning the South Carolina seat previously held by the retiring Strom Thurmond.

Graham made a name for himself with his work on foreign policy. In recent years, he pressed both the Trump and Biden administrations to back Kyiv’s fight against Russia’s invasion, and pressed the Trump administration for a hawkish stance on Iran.

He found allies for his foreign policy positions in the upper chamber, befriending Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Joe Lieberman, I-Conn.,dubbed the “Three Amigos” for their shared hawkish stances.

Graham was the Republicans’ “last highly effective advocate for the idea that American power must shape events before hostile powers reshape them,” Michael A. Horowitz, a geopolitical and security analyst, told NBC News.

In the Trump era, Horowitz added, “his foreign‑policy leverage shifted from shaping broad Senate consensus to shaping Trump’s own instincts, using loyalty and flattery to keep hard‑line positions on Iran, Ukraine and Syria in the room even as the party’s base turned more inward.”

Graham chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee from 2019 to 2021. He most recently served as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee,where he helped shepherd through a major tax cut and spending package during Trump’s second term.

Graham was initially a critic of Trump’s, whom he briefly ran against during the 2016 Republican presidential primary, warning: “If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed.” Graham even voted for a third-party candidate for president in 2016, saying he could not support either Trump or Hillary Clinton.

The pair’s relationship had evolved in the intervening decade, with Graham frequently praising Trump while sometimes pressing him on policy decisions. In an interview with NBC News in February, he called himself the president’s “North Star.”

“We disagree, but he knows where I am coming from,” Graham said of the president. “He sees me helping him as much as anybody in the Senate.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/sen-lindsey-graham-dies-71-brief-sudden-illness-rcna552722

Trump says ‘I have somebody that I like’ to succeed Lindsey Graham but ‘too soon’ to say whoKEK

President Donald Trump joins Meet the Press in an exclusive interview and weighs in on the decision Gov. Henry McMaster (R-S.C.) now faces to appoint someone to fill the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) seat. “Ultimately they'll have an election,” Trump said. “Some are good, some are bad. And but I have somebody that I like, but I'm not going to tell you who now because it's too soon.”

2:42

https://youtu.be/ops_bftWdKw

Netanyahu reacts to Ro Khanna saying he was detained in the West Bank: ‘We are a nation of laws’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins Meet the Press after Rep Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) says he was held by Israeli settlers during his trip to the West Bank.

1:44

https://youtu.be/wCYz5lsv4ts

AUDIO: Lindsey Graham 911 Call: Chest Pains, Cardiac Arrest

by Cristina Laila Jul. 12, 2026

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday night after a brief, sudden illness.

The South Carolina Senator just turned 71 on July 9.

“On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness. Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” Graham’s office said.

Audio of the 911 dispatch call reveals Lindsey Graham had chest pains before going into cardiac arrest.

First responders rushed to Lindsey Graham’s DC home on South Capitol Street SE on Saturday night.

The 911 caller was a woman in Baltimore. She told first responders that she was not inside Lindsey Graham’s home but thought the door was unlocked.

Lindsey Graham’s door was locked, and first responders had to force their way into his home.

Engine 7 reported that CPR was in progress, but efforts to revive Lindsey Graham were not successful.

AUDIO:

Dave Statter

@STATter911

Radio traffic from response to Sen. Graham’s home: Emergency radio traffic indicates that Senator Lindsey Graham suffered chest pains before going into cardiac arrest Saturday night. Efforts to revive the South Carolina lawmaker were not successful. Graham died two days after his Show more

4:54 AM · Jul 12, 2026

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/lindsey-graham-911-call/

WATCH: Lindsey Graham seen speaking in Ukraine just before unexpected death

Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to give the latest on the reported death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., highlighting the Republican’s recent trip to Ukraine and his constant involvement in major policy issues.

8;49

https://youtu.be/3RMhXEq8rZA

OVERNIGHT: US military STRIKES Iran following Strait of Hormuz attack

OVERNIGHT: US military STRIKES Iran following Strait of Hormuz attack

Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin reports on the latest round of U.S. military strikes hammering Iranian assets after the rogue regime attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

(Seriously doesn’t Tobin looks like either beefus or butthead?)

2:26

https://youtu.be/r1xJ4npCJrs

Reaction POURS in from Trump, world leaders after Graham's death

Fox News correspondent Alex Hogan reported on the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham at age 71, detailing the shockwaves moving through Washington and the legislative impact on President Donald Trump's agenda.

5:10

https://youtu.be/Y2PNDgR8aiM

Senate SCRAMBLES after Graham's death leaves major leadership vacancy

Chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. He shares the reactions of his party, Graham's long history serving the U.S. and breaks down next steps.

(It’s weird two important leaders in the Senate taken out when Trump Admin need all support he can get.)

20:58

https://youtu.be/SvuVoPnoZcc

President Trump Reminds Jake Tapper to Stay on Task – Focus on Lindsey Graham

July 12, 2026 | Sundance |

President Trump called in to CNN State of the Union for a discussion of the legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham.After a few minutes, Jake Tapper begins to go off subject into other matters of material interest to himself. President Trump rejects the effort and reminds Tapper do not disrespect the moment and stay on the subject of Lindsey Graham.

WATCH:

BREAKING NEWS: Trump Does CNN Interview With Jake Tapper After Death Of Lindsey Graham

President Donald Trump called CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday following the death of former Sen. Lindsey Graham.

5:45

https://youtu.be/ECHvL-pJ8zg

(These people are thugs==

>>24818330

Governor Kemp is responsible for all the cheating. My state is ruled by the Mafia and DS. I hope they get Kemp and all his corrupt appointees surrounding him.

Kemp was at a big event on election night of 2020 knowing the cheating was going on. He’s part of the Dixie Mafia. He rarely even shows up in the news here. He’s not a governor he assigns his duties to all his thugs underneath him.

>>24818330

Raffensberger will be the first but not the last of the traitors!

A friend of mine knows all the details and knows the law enforcement involved.

2020 Its Not Over Yet