US Senator Lindsey Graham Passes Away at 71

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away at the age of 71. Graham was known as one of the closest allies of US President Donald Trump. The senator's office announced that Graham died due to a 'short and sudden illness'. Graham's death has sent shockwaves through the US political arena. Having celebrated his 71st birthday last week, Graham had visited Ukraine just a few days ago. Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed his gratitude to Graham in a post on Friday, saying 'I am grateful to him'. Graham was recognized for his tough stance on foreign policy issues. Known for his anti-Iran and anti-Russia policies and rhetoric, the senator had long advocated for keeping military options against Iran on the table. US President Donald Trump expressed his sadness over Graham's death in a post on Truth Social.