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Trump reportedly suggested Darline Graham Nordone—claiming she’s Lindsey Graham’s sister—to South Carolina’s governor to fill the Senate seat, framing it as a heartfelt tribute after Graham’s sudden death. Preliminary autopsy findings point to an aortic tear tied to cardiovascular disease, though final results are pending. Emergency crews arrived at Graham’s home after he was found unresponsive following chest pains; dispatch logs didn’t name him but the address matched his residence. Trump said he spoke with Graham hours before his death, noting the senator seemed upbeat despite fatigue from a recent trip to Ukraine. The FBI is assisting local authorities, with agents seen at Graham’s residence. Governor McMaster must now appoint an interim senator, though he hasn’t publicly indicated any preference. Graham’s passing was shocking, especially since he’d just returned from high-stakes European meetings on Russian sanctions.

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