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From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump
Graham became a key Trump ally, helping confirm Supreme Court nominees and defend a harder line on foreign policy, aides and allies said.
- South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly Saturday night at age 71, ending a career defined by his complex, shifting alliance with President Donald Trump.
- After clashing during the 2016 primary, the pair forged an alliance through 100-plus hours of golfing, though Graham briefly split from the president following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
- Graham maintained traditional Republican foreign policy views, advocating for Ukraine and pushing the White House to support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while countering Trump's "Make America Great Again" base.
- Calling him a "true American Patriot" in a Sunday social media post, President Trump appeared shocked by the passing; the president told NBC's "Meet the Press" that he "just can't believe it."
- In their final conversation, Trump said, "We'll see you soon, come over anytime you want.'" This exchange underscores the closeness Graham achieved, solidifying his role as a key influence within the Republican party.
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From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump
Lindsey Graham's relationship with Donald Trump was a roller coaster. After the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, the Republican senator from South Carolina said he was done with Trump.
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