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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brendan Rascius

Trump says he might have spoken to Lindsey Graham ‘minutes before’ the senator died

  • President Donald Trump took over Lindsay Graham ’s scheduled appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press Sunday morning after the senator died unepectedly overnight.
  • Trump made the last-minute arrangement after Graham’s death was announced early Sunday morning, with host Kristen Welker noting Trump was “devastated” by the news.
  • Trump described Graham as “great,” “unique in every way,” and “like a member of the family” during his interview.
  • Trump revealed that Graham had called him on Saturday evening to discuss the SAVE America Act. “When I spoke to him, it could’ve been minutes before,” the Republican president said.
  • Trump praised Graham as a “great politician” who was effective at resolving issues with Democrats.

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