Lindsey Graham, a close ally of US President Donald Trump and influential

Lindsey Graham, a close ally of US President Donald Trump and influential Republican Senator from South Carolina, died at 71 on Saturday evening after a brief illness. Elected in 2002, he was known for his strong support of Ukraine and Israel. He had recently met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv and supported Trump's presidency despite initial criticism. Graham served as Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and pushed for tough policies on terror and sanctions against Russia. His death was mourned by figures including Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s president, who called him "one of its greatest friends."