Draft:Lindsey Graham
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| Name | Lindsey Graham |
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| Birth Place | Central, South Carolina, United States |
| Brith Date | 9 July 1955 (CE) |
| Death Date | 11 July 2026 (CE)? |
| Religion | Christianity |
Lindsey Graham (English: Lindsey Graham) was an American Republican politician, lawyer, and senator who, from 2003 (CE) until his death, represented the state of South Carolina in the United States Senate. He was considered one of the prominent figures of the Republican Party in the field of foreign policy and national security and was known for supporting increased military presence of the United States in various regions of the world and hardline positions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia, and China. He was a serious supporter of Donald Trump, President of the United States, and Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the Zionist regime.
Biography
Lindsey Olin Graham was born on 9 July 1955 (CE), in the city of Central, South Carolina, United States. After finishing high school, he entered the University of South Carolina and studied psychology. He then received his Doctorate of Law degree from the law school of the same university. Graham worked as a lawyer and reserve officer of the United States Air Force after finishing his studies and served in the Air Force for years. He retired with the rank of Colonel.
Political Activities
Graham started his political activity in the South Carolina House of Representatives. In 1994 (CE), he was elected to the United States House of Representatives and was a member of this house until 2003 (CE). He was elected as Senator for South Carolina in 2002 (CE) and has been present in the US Senate since January 2003. Graham was a member of the Judicial, Budget, and Armed Forces committees of the Senate and was counted among the topics of foreign policy, national security, and defense of influential members of the Republican Party.
Political Stances
Lindsey Graham was among politicians known as the "interventionist current" in US foreign policy. He was among supporters of increasing military budget, expanding US military presence abroad, and applying maximum pressure against governments such as the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia, and North Korea. He repeatedly supported imposing extensive sanctions against Iran and at various stages demanded increasing economic, political, and even military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Graham was also a staunch supporter of the Zionist regime and during the Gaza War, announced his full support for the actions of this regime.
Death
According to the statement published by the office of Senator Lindsey Graham, he died on the evening of 11 July 2026 (CE)? due to a sudden illness. At the time of the news release, no further details about the cause and exact place of his death had been published.
Reactions
Donald Trump, US President, in reaction to the death of Lindsey Graham, the anti-Iran Republican Senator, wrote in a message on the Truth Social network: "Senator Lindsey Graham was one of the greatest individuals and senators I knew who passed away. He was always working and a true American patriot. His absence will be felt deeply. Details and arrangements will be announced later. Very sad!"[1]. Netanyahu reacted to Lindsey's death as follows:
My wife Sarah and I, along with the people of America, mourn the loss of our dear friend, Senator Lindsey Graham. In our recent meeting, I said: "Lindsey, you are a close friend of Israel and my valuable friend. We do not have a better friend than Lindsey." Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and the United States are inseparable. Israel has lost one of its biggest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a dear friend.
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References
- "Lindsey Graham American Republican Senator Died", Islamic Republic News Agency website, Date of publication: 12 July 2026 (CE), Date of access: 12 July 2026 (CE).