Geopolitics · 42 days ago
US honours late Senator Lindsey Graham
🇺🇸 UNITED STATES — President Trump has ordered all US flags to be flown at half-mast to commemorate the life and service of Senator Lindsey Graham. As the Senate faces the vacancy left by his passing, attention turns to the South Carolina gubernatorial process for selecting his replacement. Graham served as a key foreign policy hawk and was widely regarded as one of Trump's most influential allies in Congress.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 43 days · 64 sourcesindependent.co.ukLindsey Graham's preliminary cause of death confirmed after 'brief and sudden illness'france24.comLindsey Graham likely died from aortic rupture, medical examiner sayslatimes.comHow Lindsey Graham's death will affect the Senate racealjazeera.comLindsey Graham, hardline backer of US-Israeli wars, dies aged 71smh.com.auLindsey Graham death: Republican senator and foreign policy hawk dies aged 71jpost.com'Impossible to replace': Israel's deputy FM on the death of Lindsey Grahamhindustantimes.comMitch McConnell update: Lindsey Graham's death sparks renewed interest in Kentucky Senator's health; 'where is he?'cbsnews.comWhat is the process for filling Lindsey Graham's vacancy in the Senate?nytimes.comLindsey Graham Championed Israel, Even as Wars Eroded American Supportnbcnews.comLindsey Graham dead at 71, leaving a legacy as a Trump booster, foreign policy hawk and powerful chairmantime.comThe World Remembers Sen. Lindsey Grahamforbes.comSen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly At 71: Trump, Others Reactcnn.comUkraine loses a champion in Washington with death of Lindsey Graham who visited Kyiv hours before his deaththeglobeandmail.comU.S. Republican Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies at 71npr.orgUS Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office saysirishtimes.comLindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, dies after sudden illness, his office saysrte.ieUS senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71arabnews.comUS senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71bbc.co.ukUS Senator Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness', his office saysaawsat.comUS Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Age 71channelnewsasia.comUS Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71abc.net.auUS politician Lindsey Graham, 71, dies from 'brief and ‌sudden ⁠illness'thehindu.comU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passes away at 71straitstimes.comPivotal US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies, aged 71cnbc.comSenator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief illness, his office says+39 more outlets
Why it matters
The vacancy of this influential Senate seat triggers a significant political transition within the US Republican party and its legislative agenda.
Context
Graham was a prominent legislative sponsor of the Taylor Force Act, which cut US aid to the Palestinian Authority over payments to attackers.