White House flags lowered following Senator Lindsey Graham's death
Trump ordered flags lowered nationwide until Saturday evening at 6 p.m. in honor of the South Carolina senator, who died Saturday at 71.
- South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster ordered flags at the State Capitol lowered to half-staff immediately following the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on Saturday. The longtime Republican senator died at age 71 from a "brief and sudden" illness.
- First elected to the United States Senate in 2002, Graham evolved from a critic to a fierce ally of President Donald Trump, eventually becoming one of the president's closest advisors on Capitol Hill.
- Trump ordered all American flags throughout the United States lowered until Saturday, July 18 at 6 p.m., stating "In honor of the remarkable life and achievements of Senator Lindsey Graham, a dear friend of mine."
- Before entering politics, Graham served his country in uniform for 33 years, retiring at the rank of Colonel. He logged six-and-a-half years of active duty as a United States Air Force lawyer.
- Currently serving as Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, Graham was campaigning for a fifth term this year. He also held seats on the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
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Why is the American flag at half-staff this week?
President Donald Trump took to social media Sunday to announce he is ordering all American flags lowered to half mast to honor Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a Trump ally who died Saturday at the age of 71.
U.S. political circles shocked by Senator Graham's death; Trump loses his biggest ally in Congress. Graham became a political ally after facing off in the 2016 presidential primaries, playing a key role in military operations against Iran and the passage of the budget. He also served as a bridge with the Democratic Party. Only Graham could resolve the situation. Representatives mentioning his successor include Treasury Secretary Besant. Lindsey,…
Trump orders US flags at half-mast to honor Senator Lindsey Graham - The Tribune
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) announced that American flags across the United States will be flown at half-mast until Saturday evening in honour of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11 following a 'brief, sudden illness.'
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