Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, has died after sudden illness, his office says
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Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of Donald Trump, has died from a sudden illness at age 71, his office announced. Graham had served in the Senate since 2003, representing South Carolina. His death is expected to have significant political repercussions within Washington and the Republican Party.
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Served in Senate since 2003.
Lindsey Graham had served in the Senate since 2003.
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US senator Lindsey Graham has died from a sudden illness.
The Guardian- Served in Senate since 2003.
- Initially a critic of Trump, later a key ally.
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Loaded language removed<p>Republican senator had served in the Senate since 2003 and was a sharp critic of Trump before becoming one of his most loyal backers</p><p>US senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of Donald Trump, has died from a sudden illness, his office said in the early hours of Sunday. He had just turned 71.</p><p>Graham’s death will send shockwaves through Washington and the Republican party.
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US senator Lindsey Graham has died from a sudden illness.
The GuardianGraham's death will send shockwaves through Washington and the Republican party.
PredictionLindsey Graham was a key ally of Donald Trump.
The GuardianLindsey Graham had served in the Senate since 2003.
The GuardianLindsey Graham had just turned 71.
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