Emergency Medical Services audio shows that emergency workers arrived at Graham's Capitol Hill address at 8:27 p.m. Saturday in response to “chest pains.”
A fixture in national politics, and a central conservative voice, Graham was known for his hawkish approach to foreign policy, for chairing the Senate Judiciary Committee, and for his dramatic political shift from outspoken critic to staunch ally of President Donald Trump. He was scheduled to appear on Sunday’s Meet the Press.
According to South Carolina law, Republican Gov. Henry McMaster must now appoint a temporary replacement to Graham’s seat on the Senate. A special primary election will then be held on August 11—with a possible runoff later in August—to choose a new Republican nominee to face Democrat Annie Andrews in the state’s midterm elections in November.
Global Leaders Pay Their Respects
Trump called Graham “one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known,” in a post on Truth Social early Sunday
Graham was once a vocal critic of Trump, having run against him in the presidential primary in 2016, and called him a “race-baiting xenophobic religious bigot” at the time. However, after a reported “make-up” lunch between the two in 2017, he seemed to have a change of heart.
Graham went on to vigorously defend Trump's nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, and he supported the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett.
“This is a big blow to the SAVE America Act, let me tell you,” Trump told host Kristen Welker. He said that he’d told Graham: “‘We’re going to get it done, Lindsey, we’re going to get it done, I’ll see you, like soon.’”
Tributes from officials across the U.S.
Vice President J.D. Vance recalled an anecdote from his time in the Senate involving a “shouting match” with Graham over funding Ukraine. In retelling it, Vance shared that he later discovered that Graham was helping push one of Vance’s priorities behind the scenes.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune called Graham “a trusted adviser and colleague to me and many others, and numerous presidents and heads of state have relied on his counsel.”
Tim Scott, South Carolina’s other Republican senator, remembered Graham for leading with “faith, family, and South Carolina first” and for bringing “levity and wit” to challenging moments.
“We maintained a relationship grounded in mutual respect, even when our political differences were significant,” Clyburn said on X. “His commitment to public service and the people he represented will remain an enduring part of his legacy.”
“It’s my hope that we will take up and pass this bill in Lindsey’s memory this week when we all get back to session,” Coons said on ABC’s This Week on Sunday.
“He was a knowledgeable Senator who understood how the world works and how important America’s international engagement is to resist tyranny,” Bush wrote in a statement. “He was a kind and funny man who loved our country and loved serving it. South Carolina was fortunate to have such a committed public servant in its corner. And I was fortunate to have known Lindsey Graham.”
Zelensky remembered Graham on social media as a “true defender of freedom and the values that make our world safer.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Graham as an ally to his country, calling him “a great friend of Israel” and “a cherished friend of mine.”
Israeli President Isaac Herzog also referred to Graham as a friend, calling him a “beacon of moral clarity” in a statement.
Remembrances continue to pour in from around the globe
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called Graham 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.”
“A determined and fearless leader. He will be deeply missed,” she said.
“We stood side by side for more than four decades,” Merz said. “I will miss him.”
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