The official cause of death for Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has been confirmed. According to preliminary findings from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia, the politician died as a result of an aortic rupture. As reported by the Associated Press citing representatives from the senator's office, the fatal condition was caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Medical Details and Investigation Status
Specialists determined that the immediate cause of death was aortic dissection against the background of chronic vascular disease. Despite the availability of preliminary findings, the final conclusion will be formulated only after the completion of the full complex of studies. In particular, toxicological and microscopic analyses are currently ongoing, the results of which will serve as the basis for the official publication of the cause of death.
The Politician's Final Hours
Particular public attention has been drawn to the details of the senator's final hours, voiced by White House Chief Donald Trump. According to the President, Lindsey Graham contacted him on Saturday evening, shortly before the tragedy. This call took place after the senator returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Trump described Graham's condition during the conversation: according to him, the politician's voice sounded "a little tired, but quite normal." This indicates that the critical condition leading to the aortic rupture may have developed rapidly and suddenly, without obvious external manifestations at the time of communication with the President.
Reaction of the Country's Leadership
Donald Trump expressed deep condolences regarding the loss, calling Lindsey Graham a "family member." The head of state emphasized that he is deeply grieving the death of his colleague, highlighting the close personal and political ties that bound them for many years.