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Lindsey Graham’s death leaves China hawk role vacant

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death removes a leading hardline China advocate as Republicans consider his successor.
WHO: Senator Lindsey Graham; South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster
WHAT: Graham’s death creates a vacant U.S. Senate seat and attention turns to who McMaster will appoint to fill it.
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Graham died, leaving his Senate seat vacant and prompting the appointment decision for his successor.
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