In an interview with NBC, President Donald Trump said he spoke with the late Sen. Lindsey Graham hours before his death, describing him as tired but 'fine.' Trump said he believes Graham's death was a quick end, 'maybe not the worst way to die,' and called Graham 'like family.' The interview offers the most detailed account yet of Trump's final conversation with the longtime ally.
In an NBC interview published Sunday afternoon, President Donald Trump provided the most detailed account yet of his final conversation with the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Trump said he spoke with Graham hours before his death, describing him as 'fine' aside from being tired, and called him 'like family.' He said he believes Graham's death was 'a quick end, maybe not the worst way to die.' The interview follows a series of Trump statements on Graham's death earlier Sunday.
The Zioneer reported from 10:24 Jerusalem Sunday that Trump first released a eulogy calling Graham 'a true American patriot.' Within the same time frame, we reported via Israeli outlet Ynet that Trump had said 'Lindsey Graham is dead! So sad!' Then, at 10:24 Jerusalem, we reported that Trump had revealed he spoke with Graham hours before his death and described it as 'a quick end.' The current NBC interview adds the 'like family' sentiment and the full context of their final call.
Earlier Sunday, The Zioneer reported on a wave of tributes from Israeli leaders, including Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, who called Graham 'one of the greatest friends of Israel,' and Shomron Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, who praised his support for the settlement movement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also mourned Graham, revealing they met twice in the past week and were working on tougher Russia sanctions.
The exact cause of Graham's sudden death remains unconfirmed, and the timeline of his illness has not been publicly detailed.
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