Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Sen. Lindsey Graham “a true defender of freedom” after the longtime senator died Saturday at 71. Graham had met with Zelenskyy on Friday during a visit to Ukraine the day before he died. CBS News’ Aidan Stretch has more on how Ukrainians are reacting to Graham’s death. Source link
He flattered Trump with an eye toward preserving alliances and promoting freedom in the world. Source link
Lindsey Graham “wasn’t afraid to do what he thought was right,” Lt. Gov. Evette says – CBS News Watch CBS News South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette joined “CBS News 24/7 Mornings” to reflect on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s impact after his death. Source link
Washington — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a press conference Monday afternoon to announce his appointment to fill the vacancy in the Senate left by Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. McMaster, a Republican, will hold a 4 p.m. press conference from his office in Columbia, the governor’s office announced. The person McMaster selects will … Read more
Washington — President Trump recommended on Monday that South Carolina’s governor appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate. “I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham’s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina,” … Read more
Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71: Tributes pour in FOX Business reports on the tragic death of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham at 71 after a sudden illness. Preliminary findings from the D.C. medical examiner indicate an aortic tear due to cardiovascular disease. The Republican leader, known for his fierce foreign policy work and commitment … Read more
Tributes poured in for Sen. Lindsey Graham from Democrats, Republicans, former U.S. presidents and world leaders after his death stunned Capitol Hill. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. Source link
President Trump praised Lindsey Graham’s political and global impact following the longtime senator’s sudden death on Saturday night. The two clashed often during Mr. Trump’s first term, but later became staunch allies. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro has more. Source link
Washington — Congress is returning to Washington on Monday facing limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections, while the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham hangs over Capitol Hill. Graham, who was 71, died Saturday evening, sending shockwaves through Washington and … Read more
Republicans and Democrats are remembering the life of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham following his sudden death over the weekend. President Trump said he had spoken to his close ally shortly before his death and said he was “like a member of the family.” Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source link