US President Donald Trump has expressed deep grief over the demise of his close aide and Senator Lindsey Graham. Trump described Graham as a “great politician” and a “family member.” According to his office, Graham died after a brief and sudden illness.
Washington DC [अमेरिका]July 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) paid a very personal tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham. He mourned Graham’s death, calling him a ‘great statesman’ and a central figure in his political circle. Speaking during an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Trump emphasized the deeply personal impact of the senator’s death and said he had spoken to Graham just hours before his death.
Trump revealed that their final conversation focused on legislative strategy, particularly Graham’s dedication to the ‘SAVE America Act’. According to Trump, senators were planning to take a tough stance on the filibuster to advance this legislation. Trump said, “Well, it’s devastating. I thought he was fine. He called me last night. He was being really strong on the ‘SAVE America Act,’ and I think he was going to stand very strongly on the filibuster… He was a strong advocate of SAVE America, and that’s what he called me last night about.”
Trump remembered Graham
As the NBC interview progressed, Trump avoided moving on to other political topics when asked about tensions in Iran, insisting that the conversation should focus solely on celebrating the senator’s life and character. Trump shared, “It’s very difficult to lose him. He was great – he was unique in every way… He was like a family member to me. It’s very hard. I want to honor Lindsey Graham’s life, so I don’t want to talk about that. I told you this before the call… I want to talk about one person today – Lindsey Graham.”
Beyond his legislative work, Trump praised Graham’s rare aptitude for the political process and described him as a ‘natural’ politician who had a unique understanding of the system. Trump commented in the NBC interview, “He was a great politician. People don’t understand how good a politician he was. You’ve probably never heard me say that about anybody. There aren’t a lot of people like that… This guy was a great politician. He really understood it.”
Played an important role in Kavanaugh’s appointment
Trump noted the senator’s ability to remain composed under pressure, specifically pointing to Graham’s key role in the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The US president said, “His moment on Brett Kavanaugh was one of the classics, I think, in the history of the Senate. I think it saved Brett Kavanaugh’s ascension to the Supreme Court.”
Condolences expressed on Truth Social
Meanwhile, the White House flag in Washington has been flown at half-mast following the demise of Senator Lindsey Graham. Earlier in the day, Trump condoled the death of his close aide, US Senator Lindsey Graham, saying he was “one of the greatest people and senators I have ever known”. In a statement posted on his Truth social platform, the president praised the 71-year-old South Carolina Republican as a “true American patriot” who was “always getting things done.” Trump expressed his grief, saying the senator would be “greatly missed” and promised that further details and arrangements would be announced.
He wrote, “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and senators I ever knew, has passed away! He was always on the job, and was a true American patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! Details and arrangements to be announced. So sad! President Donald J. Trump.”
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, died on Saturday evening after a “brief and sudden illness”, his office said on Sunday. In a statement, Graham’s office said the family of the Republican senator from South Carolina has asked for privacy at this difficult time. (ANI)
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