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'Giant of the United States Senate': Trump remembers Lindsey Graham during memorial events
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Joe St. George , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He died on July 11 at the age of 71, likely due to an aortic tear.
Senator Lindsey Graham is being honored in memorial events in Washington. He died on July 11 at the age of 71, likely due to an aortic tear. A service was held in the Capitol rotunda, where lawmakers from both parties gathered to pay tribute to their colleague.
President Donald Trump spoke at the service, remembering Graham as a significant figure in American politics. The service included tributes from senators and other lawmakers who knew Graham. Further details about the memorial events and Graham's legacy are available from KXXV News, which is following the story and providing updates as more information becomes available.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Senator Lindsey Graham is being honored in memorial events in Washington. He died on July 11 at the age of 71, likely due to an aortic tear. A service was held in the Capitol rotunda, where lawmakers…
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