by: Max Rego, The Hill Posted: Jul 12, 2026 / 10:03 PM CDT Updated: Jul 12, 2026 / 10:44 PM CDT “Senator Lindsey Graham was a devoted public servant, a fierce defender of our nation, and a true patriot who dedicated his life to the people of South Carolina and the United States,” Patel wrote on social platform X. “Our prayers are with his family, loved ones, colleagues, and all those who knew him during this devastating time,” he added.