U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died suddenly at 71 on Saturday — and in the wake of his death, politicians on both sides of the aisle shared tributes on social media.
Graham died following a “brief and sudden illness,” according to a statement from his office shared on X. As the news spread during the early hours of Sunday, many publicly paid their respects.
President Donald Trump was among those to lead tributes, taking to Truth Social to share, “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!”
The POTUS, 80, added, “He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
Meanwhile, former President Joe Biden wrote on X, “Jill and I are shocked by the sudden passing of Lindsey Graham, Lindsey and I served together in Congress for over a decade, and worked closely on many issues throughout the years.”
He continued, “We disagreed often, and sometimes loudly. Lindsey and I did agree on the profound importance of public service. Like me, he loved the Senate as an institution, even with all its flaws and complexities. To his family, his staff, his constituents in South Carolina, and everyone who loved him: Jill and I are keeping you in our prayers.”
Jill and I are shocked by the sudden passing of Lindsey Graham. Lindsey and I served together in Congress for over a decade, and worked closely on many issues throughout the years. We traveled the world together as members of the Senate Foreign Relations committee. We disagreed…
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 12, 2026
Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) wrote on X, “There are no words to describe Lindsey Graham, my friend of more than three decades. There are no words to describe his impact on the foreign and domestic policy of the United States. Lindsey served his beloved country in uniform and in the House and Senate. He stood solidly for freedom and strength and he fought for liberty across the globe. Lindsey Graham can be succeeded in office but he cannot be replaced.”
There are no words to describe Lindsey Graham, my friend of more than three decades. There are no words to describe his impact on the foreign and domestic policy of the United States. Lindsey served his beloved country in uniform and in the House and Senate. He stood solidly for…
— Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) July 12, 2026
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) also took to X, writing, “Lindsey and I came into the Senate at the same time over two decades ago. Throughout that time he has been my friend and a true leader for our country. It is hard to convey the loss that I feel knowing that we will no longer have his leadership in the Senate.”
She added, “Verne and I send our prayers to his family and all those who knew and loved him.”
Lindsey and I came into the Senate at the same time over two decades ago. Throughout that time he has been my friend and a true leader for our country. It is hard to convey the loss that I feel knowing that we will no longer have his leadership in the Senate. Verne and I send our…
— Sen. Lisa Murkowski (@lisamurkowski) July 12, 2026
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