President Donald Trump has responded to the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on Saturday after a brief illness, two days after his 71st birthday. Trump expressed his condolences on Truth Social, stating, "Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad! President DONALD J. TRUMP." The relationship between Trump and Graham had been complex, with Graham previously criticizing Trump during the 2016 Republican presidential nomination campaign. This is a developing story.
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Donald Trump Responds to Lindsey Graham's Death
Donald Trump has expressed his condolences following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, who died on Saturday at the age of 71. Trump described Graham as a great senator and American patriot in his message on Truth Social. The two had a complicated relationship, marked by past criticisms during the 2016 presidential campaign.
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