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Lindsey Graham's career and influence on American politics

Season 2026 Episode 143 | 10m 47s

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday of an aortic dissection and cardiovascular disease. The Republican served more than 30 years in Congress, becoming one of the nation's most prominent voices on foreign policy and later one of President Trump's top allies. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins has more on Graham’s life and impact.

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