Trump Reveals Last Call with Lindsey Graham Before His Death

President Donald Trump has revealed that he spoke with Senator Lindsey Graham just hours before Graham's death. In a Sunday morning interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Trump said Graham seemed tired but otherwise fine during their 6:30 PM phone call. The news of their final conversation has sparked widespread media attention.

Lindsey Graham, the longtime senator from South Carolina, died from a brief and sudden illness, according to his staff. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed. His death came shortly after the call with Trump, raising questions about the rapid progression of his condition.

CNN obtained dispatch audio from 8:30 PM, just two hours after the call with Trump, in which a caller reported chest pains and a possible cardiac arrest at Graham's home. Photos obtained by TMZ show emergency responders at the scene and Graham being loaded into an ambulance shortly before his death.

In the interview, Trump said he learned of Graham's death at 2 AM Sunday and speculated that Graham must have died quickly, given their recent conversation. Trump also noted that Graham seemed in good spirits during the call, making his sudden passing even more shocking.

When Tapper attempted to shift the conversation to the Iran war, Trump responded with irritation, saying out of respect for Graham he would not discuss the Middle East. Instead, Trump praised Graham's defense of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, calling it Graham's finest moment.

In 2018, Kavanaugh's confirmation was nearly derailed by sexual misconduct allegations. Graham gave an impassioned defense of Kavanaugh during the hearings, which became a pivotal moment. Kavanaugh was ultimately confirmed. Graham's death is a significant loss for the Republican Party, and his funeral is expected to draw high-profile attendees.