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Senator Lindsey Graham, a towering figure in American foreign policy, died suddenly at 71 after returning from a high-stakes trip to Turkey and Ukraine, where he’d just met with Zelenskyy and pushed for new sanctions against Russian oil buyers. In his final days, he rallied lawmakers and the White House toward a breakthrough sanctions deal, even attending a NATO summit in Ankara to build global support. A five-term Senate veteran and recent party nominee, Graham’s relentless advocacy for a strong U.S. stance against Russia defined his legacy. Tributes pour in from across the political spectrum as his sudden passing—likely from an aortic dissection linked to heart disease—underscores his unwavering commitment to national security until his last breath. South Carolina’s governor will appoint a temporary replacement, with a special election to follow; flags will fly at half-staff in honor of a man who reshaped America’s global voice.

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