​FILE - JUL 11: It was reported by his office that U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has died at the age of 71 after a sudden illness. WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on April 27, 2026, in Washington, DC. Republican senators gathered to introduce legislation to fund construction of a White House ballroom as a secure alternative event space following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, DC Saturday night. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)