13.07.2026 11:30
It was revealed that the late US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham spoke with Donald Trump about the Ukraine war, sanctions against Russia, and Iran about an hour before his death. According to Axios, after the meeting, Graham joked, "I can't die right now. I still need to pass sanctions against Russia, deal with Iran, and help normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia." Shortly after, Graham passed away, and his last words became a topic of discussion.
New details have emerged regarding the last phone call between deceased Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Donald Trump. According to Axios, Graham drew attention with a joke he made after the conversation.
HIS LAST PHONE CALL WITH TRUMP
New details have emerged about the final phone call between the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and U.S. President Donald Trump before his death.
According to Axios, during the phone call, Graham and Trump discussed the war in Ukraine, a bill containing new sanctions against Russia, and potential U.S. military operations against Iran.
HE JOKED SAYING "I CAN'T DIE RIGHT NOW"
According to the report, after the call, Graham mentioned that he was not feeling well. Despite this, he said he planned to first go ahead with a scheduled TV appearance and then seek medical help if necessary.
Sources say Graham humorously told those around him, "I can't die right now. I still need to push through sanctions against Russia, deal with Iran, and help normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia."
HE PASSED AWAY SHORTLY AFTER
Graham died shortly after that conversation. While the senator's office initially stated the cause of death as a "brief and sudden illness," preliminary findings reported by the U.S. press indicated that the cause of death was an aortic rupture. It was noted that the final forensic report is still pending completion.