In a sudden blow to South Carolina and Washington, longtime GOP Senator Lindsey Graham passed away Saturday evening at age 71 after a brief illness. His office confirmed the news, with the D.C. medical examiner citing aortic dissection due to heart disease.
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Bill O’Reilly addressed the loss directly in his July 14 video, “Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies — Bill O'Reilly on the Political Aftermath.” O’Reilly recapped Graham’s long service: Air Force JAG, four Senate terms, and his evolution into a staunch Trump ally and foreign policy hawk.
The senator strongly backed hard power—supporting Ukraine (he had just returned from there), Israel, and confronting Iran, Russia, and terrorists. O’Reilly played clips from Graham’s final interview on deterrence and global threats, praising his consistent vision while noting past disagreements like Iraq intel. He dismissed conspiracy theories and highlighted their personal friendship, including golf outings and Middle East calls with Trump.
Check out O'Reilly's comments on Sen. Graham here [VIDEO]
Tributes and Immediate Impact
President Trump called Graham a “true American Patriot.”
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Flags flew at half-staff, and bipartisan condolences poured in.
Succession in South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, as interim senator—the first woman to hold the role for the state. She’ll serve until January.
A special Republican primary is set for August 11 (runoff August 25 if needed), with the general election on November 3. Democrats nominated Annie Andrews. Names like Rep. Nancy Mace and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette are already in the mix.
Graham’s death leaves a void in defense and judiciary debates. As O’Reilly noted, his brand of assertive conservatism helped shape policy for decades.
South Carolina—and the Senate—now turns the page quickly. Thoughts with his family during this time.
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