Senate Republicans

America weeps.

At the end of a particularly thrilling and rollicking meeting in the Oval Office, Lindsey Graham turned to the room and said: “I’ve never had this much fun in my life.” I cannot describe to you how much joy President Trump’s leadership and friendship brought to Lindsey. Meetings with Graham at the White House were filled with camaraderie, kinship and uproarious laughter. As heartbreaking as his sudden passing is, I hope it will bring some measure of comfort to those who cherished him to know just how much he was living his dream every day. Very rarely in life do you get to be exactly where you want to be, when you want to be there, with who you want to be with, doing precisely what you want to do — that was every moment for Lindsey. When President Trump won in Nov 2024, Lindsey was exultant. Elated. And determined. He couldn’t wait to spearhead work, as the Budget Chairman, on the reconciliation bill that would cement President Trump’s most important campaign promises. I’ll never forget the senate lunch, when a couple Senators were a tad off the program, and Lindsey — in his inimitable way — made sure everyone was onside by the time we left. It was a glorious thing to witness. He knew how to move a room. Lindsey was a senator’s senator. The job was everything to him. Truly did he believe in the splendor of the office and the noble lineage behind it, of which he was the worthy heir. He was a senator in the mold of those who fashioned the institution, someone who still had the ability, in a heated exchange, to use rhetorical power to change the course of events. Which is why we will never forget his legendary Kavanaugh moment. We rarely think that we are out of time with our friends, so while there is a lot more I wish I could have said to Lindsey, I am glad that more than once I told him what that moment meant to the whole nation and why he was the only Senator who could have done it with such utter perfection. Most importantly, I had the chance to tell him on many occasions what his friendship meant to me and to us all. There was never once a time he didn’t answer a phone call and lend whatever assistance was required. It was never a question with Lindsey. He believed deeply in the code of friendship and loyalty. The fact that Lindsey started out as a political opponent only to become one the President’s most steadfast and faithful supporters underscores that Lindsey believed emphatically in the voice of the people. There is a lot more I would like to say. His passing, at a time when he had never been more dynamic, is as unexpected as it is shocking. In many respects, Lindsey was the last of a breed of American Senator whose like we may not yet see again for a long time. He lived every minute in the arena, a political gladiator to the very last. More than anything now, our thoughts are with his Sister, nieces and loved ones. We pray that God will ease their sorrow and heal their pain. Lindsey can never be replaced and will never be forgotten. Godspeed, my friend.

Shocked to hear of my friend Sen Lindsey Graham’s passing I’ve worked alongside him in Judiciary & Budget Cmtes for decades and know how dedicated he was to the ppl of South Carolina and our country he loved so much Barbara & I are praying for his family friends & staff

Lindsey Graham defined what it meant to be a patriot. He was a friend and will be greatly missed. Please keep his family and team in your prayers.

Julie and I are shocked and heartbroken about the sudden passing of Lindsey Graham. He was a dear friend and colleague, a patriot, a veteran, and a staunch advocate for his state, for his party, and for our country’s national security. He was one of a kind—witty and wise, a true friend, and one of our nation’s most important and influential U.S. Senators. It was an honor to laugh with him and learn from him. We are praying for his family, his loved ones, and for the people of South Carolina.

Anne and I are shocked and heartbroken to learn of the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. We ask that you join us in keeping his family, friends, and team in your prayers during this time. Lindsey was a good friend and a dedicated public servant for the people of South Carolina and the United States. He knew what it was like to rise up from difficult circumstances and build a life of purpose. Through his time in the Air Force and in Congress, Lindsey dedicated his career to America’s national defense and freedom around the world. I was grateful to work with him. He will be greatly missed as a legislator and a friend.

My heart is heavy this morning to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham.   Lindsey’s long and dedicated service in the Air Force and in Congress carried him to far-flung regions of the world. He was a strong advocate for the United States and a strong ally to freedom-loving countries across the globe. He believed in the might of America to achieve good in the world and dedicated his life to advancing that cause.   As South Carolina’s senior senator, Lindsey fought passionately for the Palmetto State. He was a trusted adviser and colleague to me and many others, and numerous presidents and heads of state have relied on his counsel. His influence on the federal judiciary, our national defense, and his beloved South Carolina will be felt for generations.   Kimberley and I pray for Lindsey’s friends and family, and we send our heartfelt condolences during this most difficult time.

South Carolina lost a statesman and I’ve lost a friend. My prayers are with his sister and the rest of his family. From his humble beginnings to the Senate floor, Lindsey always led with faith, family, and South Carolina first. Lindsey remained committed to public service and doing what he loved. He always introduced levity and brought wit to the most challenging moments. Lindsey will be missed.

Lindsey Graham was one of a kind. I first met him when I was deployed to Afghanistan and he was serving his two weeks AT with the US Air Force Reserves at the HQ base in Kabul. Since that time, he had given me advice on running for the House, and then the Senate, and then on how to be a Senator. He was a very effective Senator and he will be missed. The Senate will not be the same.

Lindsey Graham was an American original. A truly self-made man, he lost his parents at an early age and cared for his younger sister. That same sense of responsibility and duty took him into the Air Force and the Congress. Lindsey was a great champion for our military, our troops, and our national security. A lover of liberty and a true patriot, Lindsey never stopped working on behalf of South Carolina and America. His premature death is a tragedy for all those who knew him. Anna and I join all Arkansans in extending our deepest condolences to Lindsey’s family and friends.

Lindsey Graham was a close friend and patriot who served his country in the Air Force and Congress. He believed deeply in the cause of freedom both at home and abroad and advocated for it fiercely. Cindy and I join the nation today in mourning Lindsey’s passing.

Senator Graham was a good friend and tremendous leader who always fought for the people of South Carolina. He was a true patriot who believed in the greatness of America and made our conference stronger. In the wake of this terrible and shocking news, my heart is with Senator Graham’s family and loved ones, especially his sister Darline. There is no doubt that he will be deeply missed.

Lindsey was a fearless patriot, a devoted public servant, and one of the fiercest advocates for America’s national security. He loved this country deeply, and he dedicated his life to defending it. For years, I had the privilege of serving alongside Lindsey in the Senate. We fought shoulder to shoulder for conservative judges, stood together with our allies, and never wavered in confronting America’s adversaries. Heidi’s and my prayers are with his family, his devoted staff, and the people of South Carolina. His friendship, his sparkling humor, and his unwavering commitment to our nation will be deeply missed. May God grant him eternal rest.

Saddened to learn of the sudden passing of my friend and colleague, Lindsey Graham. His humor and dedication will be greatly missed in the U.S. Senate. Please join me in praying for his family and all who mourn him in Washington, South Carolina, and across the nation.

I am shocked and deeply saddened on the sudden passing of my friend and colleague, Lindsey Graham. He was a true American patriot who blended a wonderful sense of humor with a serious and dedicated sense of duty to our country. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

I’m shocked to hear of the loss of my colleague and friend, Lindsey Graham. Lindsey loved this country, loved South Carolina, and loved a good fight. He was a champion for free speech against the giant tech companies and a great advocate for constitutionalist judges. Erin & I remember his family in prayer.

Laina and I are shocked and heartbroken by the loss of our good friend, Senator Lindsey Graham. Lindsey dedicated his life to serving our country—from his time in the Air Force to his years serving the people of South Carolina in Congress. His friendship, leadership, and unwavering commitment to public service will be deeply missed. We are praying for his family, friends, and staff as they mourn this tremendous loss.

Dina and I are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our friend, Lindsey Graham. South Carolina and our nation have lost a devoted public servant, patriot, and good man. Lindsey poured his heart into fighting for the people of South Carolina, for a strong U.S. military in which he served, and for keeping the American people safe and free. We will miss Lindsey’s legendary wit and his infectious passion for causes greater than himself. We are praying for his family, staff, and friends.

Lindsey Graham leaves behind a legacy of devoted service to our nation and South Carolina. More than just one of the most influential leaders in Washington, Lindsey was among the strongest defenders of America and its values across the world. As a new member of the Senate, I will always be grateful for the kindness he showed me. He went out of his way to make me feel welcome and valued, treating me as though I had been there for years. That generosity of spirit spoke volumes about the kind of person he was. His impact is felt deeply by me and our colleagues in the Senate, and his influence will surely continue for generations. I am stunned and saddened by his loss. Sue and I offer our prayers for his family, his staff, and the people of South Carolina as they mourn this tremendous loss.