# Senator Graham Passes at 71 | Baton Rouge News

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Podcast: [Baton Rouge News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/baton-rouge-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575259)
Published: 2026-07-12T17:02:18+00:00
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Senator Lindsey Graham, the fiery South Carolina senator and longtime Trump ally, has died at 71 after a brief illness. Known for his hawkish defense stance and global leadership, Graham recently returned from Ukraine where Zelenskyy called him a true defender of freedom. He’d just finalized sanctions against Russia with the Trump administration and was set to appear on a major news show. A Senate veteran who rose from the House, he once chaired the Budget Committee and was poised to lead Judiciary again. His political journey—from Trump’s primary rival to his most loyal supporter—defined his legacy. Governor McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement, with a special election to follow. Graham’s career, marked by bold foreign policy and unwavering national security advocacy, leaves a profound void in Washington. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cd5ef0eb5692b2e3

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