Patriotic Senator Lindsey Graham, Defender of American Interests, Dies at 71 from Aortic Dissection
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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a steadfast defender of American strength and a loyal ally to President Trump, died at age 71 from an aortic dissection, according to the Washington medical examiner.
Senator Lindsey Graham, the Republican representing South Carolina and a tireless champion of strong U.S. foreign policy, died on Saturday evening at the age of 71. The senator's office confirmed his death in a statement released early Sunday, noting that he had returned from a trip to Ukraine earlier that day, where he worked to advance American interests abroad. The Washington, D.C., medical examiner’s office said a preliminary examination identified an aortic dissection as the cause of death, describing it as a tear in the main artery caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a condition involving the gradual hardening of the arteries. Graham was known for his unwavering dedication to a robust U.S. foreign policy and for his close alignment with former President Donald Trump during his later Senate career, consistently standing up for conservative values and the security of the nation.