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Senator Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away at 71, was one of the least wealthy senators—his net worth hovered just under $1.5 million, far below peers like Senator James Justice, whose fortune tops $664 million. Despite decades in power and a prominent foreign policy career, Graham’s modest wealth reflected his humble roots: growing up in South Carolina, working at his family’s restaurant and pool hall, and later becoming guardian to his sister after losing both parents in college. His assets—mostly mutual funds, bonds, and two modest homes—highlighted a life built on grit, not greed, and underscored how Senate pay alone ($174K/year) doesn’t equate to financial windfalls for all.

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