Tragic reports have confirmed the death of South Carolina Senator and top Trump ally Lindsey Graham.
Graham passed away on Saturday evening, leaving those around him in shock and sadness.
The senator was 71 and was believed to have passed away after a short and sudden illness. His office confirmed the news the next morning, requesting prayers and privacy during this very difficult time for the family. While his official cause of death is yet to be shared, emergency officials responded to a call linked to a cardiac arrest at his home in Capitol Hill.
Senator Graham had just gotten back from an official trip to Ukraine, where he met President Volodymyr Zelensky to talk about the ongoing issues with Russia. Graham was said to be a leading figure in American politics and served in the House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003 before succeeding Strom Thurmond in the Senate.