Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Feinberg

Trump appears to contradict preliminary findings on Lindsey Graham’s death

  • President Donald Trump contradicted preliminary medical findings regarding the death of Senator Lindsey Graham , stating his death was due to "a totally different thing" unrelated to blocked arteries.
  • Graham's office initially reported his death from a "brief and sudden illness," while the Washington, D.C. Medical Examiner 's preliminary report attributed it to an aortic dissection linked to hardened arteries from high cholesterol.
  • Trump claimed White House doctors explained Graham's death was from an "almost undetectable" condition, similar to what killed Graham's father, and not due to arterial blockage.
  • Senator Graham, who had served in Congress since 1994, died on Sunday morning, days after returning from a visit to Ukraine.
  • Trump dismissed conspiracy theories circulating among his supporters about foul play and stated he believes the FBI is wasting its time investigating the senator's demise.

IN FULL

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.