Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after “brief illness”

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New details are emerging about the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Representatives for the South Carolina lawmaker say he died after a “brief and sudden illness.” And President Trump told NBC News’ Kristen Welker that he spoke with Graham just hours before his death. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports.

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