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July 13, 2026
Senate Majority Leader Thune Delivers Emotional Tribute to Lindsey Graham
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune delivered an emotional tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham, reflecting on their friendship and Graham's three decades of service.
- Thune highlighted Graham's fearless commitment to his principles and his bipartisan efforts, noting the absence felt in the Senate after Graham's passing.
- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to fill his Senate seat, a decision supported by Thune and other GOP leaders.
4 Sources
- Senate Majority Leader Thune remembers Lindsey Graham in speech on Senate floorJul 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM · NBC
- Thune chokes up on Senate floor speaking about GrahamJul 13, 2026 at 7:52 PM · The Hill
- 'The halls of the Senate already feel empty': Tearful Thune honors Lindsey Graham as sister takes his seatJul 13, 2026 at 8:34 PM · Fox News
- Graham’s Death Complicates G.O.P. Agenda in CongressJul 14, 2026 at 12:12 AM · NYT