Graham’s Legacy in Foreign Policy | Bakersfield News

Senator Lindsey Graham, a towering figure in Senate foreign policy and a loyal ally of the former president, died unexpectedly after a brief illness. Once a vocal critic of the former president in 2016, Graham later became one of his most trusted advisors, shaping key strategies on Iran and Russia — including a major sanctions package announced just days before his death. He’d recently returned from Ukraine, where he met with President Zelenskyy for his tenth visit, underscoring his global diplomatic reach. A five-term senator and chairman of the Budget Committee, Graham also led the Judiciary Committee, overseeing landmark Supreme Court appointments. The former president called him a “true American Patriot,” ordering flags to fly at half-mast. His passing joins a growing list of congressional losses due to health, including Mitch McConnell and Tom Kean Jr. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a93fb3da65e095e4