Death of Senator Lindsey Graham narrows Republican Senate majority
Death of Senator Lindsey Graham narrows Republican Senate majority
US Senator Lindsey Graham died of an aortic tear, reducing the Republican Senate majority as Mitch McConnell also remains absent.
- Graham died on July 12 from an aortic dissection, according to a preliminary finding by the Washington DC medical examiner.
- Trump said he spoke with Graham on the evening of his death and described him as "like a member of the family."
- Graham's death reduced the Republican Senate majority to 51-47, with McConnell saying he will not return to the Senate "quite yet" after a fall and pneumonia.
- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster must appoint a temporary replacement; a primary is set for August 11.
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In a subsequent statement, Senator Graham's office revealed that he suffered cardiac arrest near his Washington D.C. home and experienced a 'brief and sudden illness' prior to his death. President Donald Trump, in a tribute, called Graham a 'true American Patriot' and emphasized his role in confirming Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also expressed sadness at the loss. Meanwhile, the death of Graham, who served as budget committee chair, complicates the Republican agenda as they face demands from President Trump to pass the Save America Act, which would impose nationwide voting restrictions. Separately, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell disclosed that a fall led to his recent hospitalization, stating he is now in rehabilitation but will не
- Trump has recommended that South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appoint Darline Nordone, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, as interim senator.
- McMaster plans to announce a replacement later on Monday to fill the vacancy until January.
- Trump formally called on South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to appoint Darline Graham Nordone, the late senator's sister, as interim senator, calling it a
- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the late senator's sister, to fill his seat until January 2027.
- Nordone, who leads the South Carolina Commission for the Blind, said she would continue Senator Graham's legacy, including his support for Israel.
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