Death of Senator Lindsey Graham removes a key Trump ally from the US Senate
Executive summary: US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina who served in the Senate since 2003, has died. His passing creates a Senate vacancy that could shift the balance of power and affect former President Trump's legislative allies.
Who is involved: Lindsey Graham, former President Trump, South Carolina voters, the US Senate, and the state governor responsible for filling the vacancy.
Likely next: South Carolina's governor will appoint an interim senator, after which a special election will be held to fill the seat for the remainder of the term.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who had represented South Carolina since 2003, has died according to Handelsblatt. Over his career he shifted from critic to supporter of former President Trump, most recently visiting Kyiv and planning to run for re‑election. His passing creates a vacancy in the Senate that could affect the balance of power and Trump’s influence in the chamber.
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- — USA: Republikanischer US-Senator Lindsey Graham ist tot (Handelsblatt)
- — USA: Republikanischer US-Senator Lindsey Graham tot (Handelsblatt)
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- USA: Republikanischer US-Senator Lindsey Graham ist tot — Handelsblatt
- USA: Republikanischer US-Senator Lindsey Graham tot — Handelsblatt
- +++ USA +++: US-Senator Lindsey Graham tot — Handelsblatt