Netanyahu Mourns Lindsey Graham, Recalls Their Close Friendship

WHO:

Fox News - Sen. Lindsey Graham, President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kristen Welker

NBC News - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

WHAT:

Fox News - Lindsey Graham died following a "brief and sudden illness" at the age of 71, according to a statement from his office.

NBC News - Netanyahu stated during an interview that Graham was a "beloved friend" and expressed shock over his passing.

NBC News - Netanyahu described Graham as having "clarity… courage… and convictions" during an interview on "Meet the Press."

Fox News - President Trump stated that he received a message about Graham's passing around 1:00 in the morning from one of Graham's office staff.

Fox News - President Trump revealed that he spoke with Graham on Saturday night, just hours before his death, about the SAVE America Act, noting, "He was pushing the SAVE America Act like crazy."

Fox News - Kristen Welker announced that President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu would appear on "Meet the Press" to discuss Graham's life and legacy instead of Graham, who was scheduled to make his 64th appearance on the program.

NBC News - Netanyahu stated during the interview that Graham "never confused good and evil" and recognized the Iranian regime as a significant danger to both Israel and America.

NBC News - Netanyahu expressed that he was in a state of shock over Graham's death, calling him a "beloved friend."

Fox News - President Trump stated that he spoke with Graham in the early evening after Graham returned from Ukraine, noting, "He sounded a little tired, but perfect, but a little bit tired."

NBC News - Netanyahu described Graham's death as "grief" to Israel and "celebration" to Iran, emphasizing Graham's strong stance against the Iranian regime.

Fox News - Tributes poured in across the political spectrum following Graham's death.

NBC News - Netanyahu stated during the interview that Graham "never confused good and evil" and recognized the Iranian regime as a significant danger to both Israel and America.

NBC News - Netanyahu expressed that Graham's death was "grief" to Israel and "celebration" to Iran, emphasizing Graham's strong stance against the Iranian regime.

Fox News - President Trump stated that he received a message about Graham's passing around 1:00 in the morning from one of Graham's office staff.

Fox News - President Trump stated that he spoke with Graham on Saturday night, just hours before his death, about the SAVE America Act, noting, "He was pushing the SAVE America Act like crazy."

NBC News - Netanyahu described Graham as having "clarity… courage… and convictions" during an interview on "Meet the Press."

Fox News - Tributes poured in across the political spectrum following Graham's death.

NBC News - Netanyahu stated during the interview that Graham "never confused good and evil" and recognized the Iranian regime as a significant danger to both Israel and America.

NBC News - Netanyahu expressed that he was in a state of shock over Graham's death, calling him a "beloved friend."

Fox News - President Trump stated that he spoke with Graham in the early evening after Graham returned from Ukraine, noting, "He sounded a little tired, but perfect, but a little bit tired."

NBC News - Netanyahu described Graham's death as "grief" to Israel and "celebration" to Iran, emphasizing Graham's strong stance against the Iranian regime.

Fox News - President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu appeared on "Meet the Press" to reflect on Graham’s life and political legacy following his death.

Fox News - President Trump stated that he received a message about Graham's passing around 1:00 in the morning from one of Graham's office staff.

NBC News - Netanyahu expressed that Graham "never confused good and evil" and recognized the Iranian regime as a significant danger to both Israel and America.

Fox News - President Trump stated that he spoke with Graham on Saturday night, just hours before his death, about the SAVE America Act, noting, "He was pushing the SAVE America Act like crazy."

NBC News - Netanyahu described Graham as having "clarity… courage… and convictions" during an interview on "Meet the Press."

Fox News - Lindsey Graham died following a "brief and sudden illness" at the age of 71.

Fox News - Graham was scheduled to make his 64th appearance on "Meet the Press" before his death.

Fox News - President Trump stated he spoke with Graham on the evening before his death about the SAVE America Act.

Fox News - Netanyahu described Graham as a "beloved friend" and expressed shock at his passing.

Fox News - Tributes poured in across the political spectrum following Graham's death.

WHERE:

Fox News - Members of the Iranian diaspora in London held a candlelight vigil for Sen. Lindsey Graham outside the US Embassy.

Fox News - Graham represented South Carolina in the Senate and had recently returned from Ukraine.

WHEN:

Fox News - The special primary election to fill Graham's Senate seat is scheduled for August 11, with a potential runoff on August 25.

Fox News - Graham passed away on the evening of Saturday, July 11.

Fox News - The special primary election to fill Graham's Senate seat is scheduled for August 11, with a potential runoff on August 25.

WHY:

Fox News - Netanyahu stated that Graham's death was "grief" to Israel and "celebration" to Iran, highlighting his strong stance against the Iranian regime.

HOW:

Fox News - Graham reportedly insisted on delaying medical help to appear on "Meet the Press," saying he still needed to finish his foreign policy goals.

Fox News - Under South Carolina law, candidate filing for Graham's Senate seat opens the second Tuesday after a primary nominee’s death and remains open for one week.

Fox News - The special primary election to fill Graham's Senate seat is set for August 11, with a potential runoff on August 25, and the eventual Republican nominee will face Andrews in the November 3 general election.

Fox News - The special primary election to fill Graham's Senate seat is scheduled for August 11, with a potential runoff on August 25, and the eventual Republican nominee would face Andrews in the November 3 general election.

Fox News - Under South Carolina law, candidate filing for Graham's Senate seat opens the second Tuesday after a primary nominee’s death and remains open for one week.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 14:47 UTC)

Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness, as confirmed by a statement from his office. In an interview, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his shock at Graham's passing, calling him a "beloved friend" and praising his clarity, courage, and convictions. Meanwhile, President Trump revealed that he spoke with Graham just hours before his death about the SAVE America Act, noting that Graham was passionately advocating for it, and members of the Iranian diaspora held a candlelight vigil for him outside the US Embassy in London.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 13:39 UTC)

In a special episode of "Meet the Press," President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will discuss the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away, instead of Graham himself, who was set to make his 64th appearance on the program. During the interview, Netanyahu expressed his shock over Graham's death, calling him a "beloved friend," and highlighted Graham's unwavering stance against the Iranian regime, which he described as a significant threat to both Israel and America. Looking ahead, the special primary election to fill Graham's Senate seat is scheduled for August 11, with a potential runoff on August 25, as candidate filing opens under South Carolina law.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 04:10 UTC)

In a special episode of "Meet the Press," President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will discuss the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away, instead of Graham himself, who was set to make his 64th appearance on the show. During the interview, Netanyahu praised Graham for his clarity and courage, noting that his death is a source of grief for Israel and a celebration for Iran, given Graham's strong opposition to the Iranian regime. Looking ahead, the special primary election to fill Graham's Senate seat is scheduled for August 11, with a potential runoff on August 25, as candidate filing opens under South Carolina law.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 01:23 UTC)

In a surprising turn of events, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will join "Meet the Press" to discuss the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham, who was originally scheduled to appear for his 64th time on the program. During the interview, Netanyahu expressed his shock over Graham's passing, describing him as a "beloved friend" and emphasizing that Graham "never confused good and evil," while also highlighting the Iranian regime as a threat to both Israel and America. Looking ahead, a special primary election to fill Graham's Senate seat is set for August 11, with a possible runoff on August 25, leading to a showdown against Andrews in the general election on November 3.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 21:10 UTC)

President Trump shared that he spoke with Graham after his return from Ukraine, noting that Graham sounded "a little tired, but perfect." In response to Graham's passing, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed that it brings "grief" to Israel and "celebration" to Iran, highlighting Graham's firm opposition to the Iranian regime. Looking ahead, the special primary election to fill Graham's Senate seat is scheduled for August 11, with a possible runoff on August 25, leading up to the general election against Andrews on November 3.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 19:17 UTC)

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu appeared on "Meet the Press" to honor the life and political legacy of Graham following his passing. Trump shared that he received a message about Graham's death from one of his office staff early in the morning, while Netanyahu emphasized that Graham "never confused good and evil" and identified the Iranian regime as a significant threat to both Israel and America. Looking ahead, the special primary election to fill Graham's Senate seat is scheduled for August 11, with a possible runoff on August 25, leading to the Republican nominee facing Andrews in the general election on November 3.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 18:14 UTC)

President Trump revealed that he spoke with Graham just hours before his death, emphasizing that Graham was fervently advocating for the SAVE America Act. In an interview on "Meet the Press," Netanyahu praised Graham for his "clarity… courage… and convictions." Looking ahead, the special primary election to fill Graham's Senate seat is set for August 11, with a possible runoff on August 25, leading to a showdown against Andrews in the general election on November 3.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 17:17 UTC)

Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness, leaving behind a legacy that included a recent trip to Ukraine and a scheduled appearance on "Meet the Press." President Trump spoke with Graham just the evening before his passing about the SAVE America Act, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his shock and described Graham as a "beloved friend," highlighting the impact of his strong stance against the Iranian regime. A special primary election to fill Graham's Senate seat is set for August 11, with a potential runoff on August 25, as tributes continue to pour in from across the political spectrum.