Lindsey Graham
Background
AI-generatedLindsey Graham was a Republican U.S. Senator from South Carolina known for his influential role in U.S. foreign policy and national security debates.
Role
Graham served as a U.S. Senator representing South Carolina, a position he held for more than two decades, and was a senior member of the Senate Judiciary and Armed Services committees. He was widely recognized as one of the chamber's most vocal advocates for a hawkish U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Russia, Ukraine, and the Middle East.
Background
A lawyer and former U.S. Air Force officer, Graham entered national politics via the U.S. House of Representatives before winning election to the Senate. Over his career he built a reputation as both a close ally and occasional critic of successive Republican presidents, and became a key voice on judicial confirmations, defense policy, and U.S. support for Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
Why they are in the news
Graham has died, and a medical examiner has determined that he likely died as a result of an aortic tear. His death is drawing renewed attention to his long-standing role shaping U.S. policy toward the Russia-Ukraine war, which continues with reported attacks and casualties on both sides.
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In the news
▶ 54sLatest Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill a total of 15 people, officials say
Ukrainian forces attacked holiday camps in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, killing 12 people, including four children
▶ 43sSen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, medical examiner says
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness