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Special Report: Looking back on the political legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Jul 12, 2026Center Left

Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who had held his Senate seat since 2003 and was seen as a war hawk and significant voice on defense and foreign policy, has died at the age of 71 from a “sudden illness.” NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin and Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker report on Graham’s rise in Congress, his relationship with President Donald Trump, and his…

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