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BREAKING: Sen. Lindsey Graham has died, his office announced in a statement early Sunday.

According to reports, emergency responders were dispatched to Graham's Washington, D.C., home Saturday night following a reported cardiac arrest.[image or embed]

" MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) 3:48 AM Jul 12, 2026

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Dang ... he just had a nice 20 minute phone call with Mitch McConnell.

#1 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-07-12 02:57 AM | Reply | Funny: 2

David Rothkopf
@djrothkopf.bsky.social
28m
We live at a helluva moment when a major GOP leader suddenly dies and the first reaction of many is disappointment that it was not a different major GOP leader.

#2 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-07-12 02:59 AM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

I've got you by one minute! Ah.. my sides hurt.

#3 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-07-12 03:02 AM | Reply

He and Mitch died together?

Weird timing.

#4 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 03:36 AM | Reply | Funny: 2

Strange. Anyway, what's for dinner?

#5 | Posted by hamburglar at 2026-07-12 03:45 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

Rest in pieces Lindsey. The only bad thing about this is that he was an ally of Ukraine. Perhaps Russia offed him.

#6 | Posted by dibblda at 2026-07-12 04:14 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

First thing that came to my mind was a poisoning.

The male prostitutes in DC are in mourning some are saying.

#7 | Posted by a_monson at 2026-07-12 04:28 AM | Reply

Blood clot from Air travel?

He just got back from Ukraine.

Maybe Trump's Next.

One can hope.

#8 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-07-12 04:33 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1


#9 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 05:54 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

At least now, wherever he is, hopefully he can come out of the closet and be himself.

#10 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2026-07-12 07:02 AM | Reply | Funny: 2

Sorry, lil' buddy, no room here.
~ John McCain

#11 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-12 07:03 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 4

came down with a severe case of rabies prior to the Islamic Republic of Japan firing missiles at U.S. ships.

#12 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2026-07-12 07:03 AM | Reply | Funny: 4

At least now, wherever he is, hopefully he can come out of the closet and be himself.

#10 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2026-07-12 07:02 AM | Reply | Flag: He'll be in his finest size 18-22 gown in the coffin

#13 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 07:11 AM | Reply

He always was jealous of McConnell. Had to beat him to the punch.

#14 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2026-07-12 07:39 AM | Reply

"In June, the late US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) had defeated multiple primary challengers to secure his party's nomination as he vied for a potential fifth term. Now, a special primary must be held by 11 Aug, according to South Carolina election laws, to find a replacement nominee.

That Republican nominee will face Dr. Annie Andrews (D) on Tuesday 3 Nov 2026."

~snip~

Not to worry, Dr Annie Andrews does not take blood money from the notorious AIPAC.

Instead, this pediatrician takes blood money from the more subtle -- but still sinister -- JACPAC.org.

Since 7 Oct 2023, the Israeli Death Forces (IDF) have murdered at least 20,179 Palestinian children in Gaza.

I wonder what this pediatrician thinks of that appalling number of murdered and mutilated children?

#15 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 08:14 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

He gave away his soul to get in the good graces of the worst president in history.

#16 | Posted by cbob at 2026-07-12 08:19 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

He gave away his soul to get in the good graces of the worst POTUS and Israeli PM in inter-galactic history.

Net worth at Lindseed Graham's untimely -- but fortunate -- demise: ~$1.98, according to open source reports.

So, his ill-gotten pelf and platinum senatorial healthcare plan couldn't save him.


#17 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 08:30 AM | Reply

I wonder if Putin sent him some tea.

#18 | Posted by jpw at 2026-07-12 08:40 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Is anyone going to miss this man?

I doubt it.

South Carolina and the nation now have a chance to do better.

#19 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-12 08:41 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

My thoughts are with him... but not my prayers... because all my prayers were answered... and I'm fresh out.

Thank yew Jayzus!

#20 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2026-07-12 08:42 AM | Reply

FOX News was never given a chance to pretend that Lindsey is still with us.

Sad!

#21 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-12 08:43 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

My thoughts are with him... but not my prayers... because all my prayers were answered... and I'm fresh out.

Thank yew Jayzus!

#22 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2026-07-12 08:44 AM | Reply

I understand that Trump has been looking for someone to take the blame for Iran.

Looks like Hegseth can keep his job.

#23 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-12 08:47 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

He was an awful human being. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

#24 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-07-12 08:47 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Plot twist:
Russia planted a tracking device on him or one of his staff.
It's what revealed the secret drone factory's location to Russia.

#25 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-07-12 08:50 AM | Reply

Typo fixed: "Net worth at Lindseed Graham's untimely -- but fortunate -- demise: ~$1.98m, according to open source reports."

#26 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 08:54 AM | Reply

Lindsay never met a person he wasn't willing to send to war to fight his battles.

#27 | Posted by HanoverFist at 2026-07-12 08:59 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

That's true.

This dinosaur sired no children, but was happy to send your children to die for Israel.

#28 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 09:08 AM | Reply

Enjoy the fire and brimstone, warmonger!

#29 | Posted by babyhuey at 2026-07-12 09:08 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

>spread the other cheek

#30 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-07-12 09:15 AM | Reply

Graham was one of the leading voices in Congress in misleading the country into launching both the Iraq and Iran wars. May the murderous liar rot in hell.

#31 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-07-12 09:45 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

I'm surprised We didn't get the dancin' bananas with this headliner.

#32 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-12 09:46 AM | Reply

Graham was one of the leading voices in Congress in misleading the country into launching both the Iraq and Iran wars. May the murderous liar rot in hell.

#31 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-07-12 09:45 AM | Nominated: Best obituary for arch-Islamophobe so far

#33 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 09:54 AM | Reply

-$1.98m

Net worth of $2M?

No way

#34 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-12 10:26 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

*** Mentally Unstable Congresswoman Considering Replacing Dead Dinosaur in South Carolina ***

Politico reports: "Republican Gorgon Nancy Mace -- who recently lost her bid to be governor of Red State South Carolina --is eyeing a bid for Senate to fill the vacancy left by good-for-nothing Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden but propitious demise."

#35 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 10:29 AM | Reply

In the time honored tradition of "If you have nothing nice to say, ...".

#36 | Posted by morris at 2026-07-12 10:37 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

His last words?

"Mitch McConnell still survives."

#37 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-12 10:48 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

-$1.98m
Net worth of $2M?
No way
#34 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-12 10:26 AM | Reply | Flag:

That can't be correct. UPS drivers retire with that much in the 401k.

#38 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-12 10:49 AM | Reply

In the time honored tradition of "If you have nothing nice to say, ...".

#36 | Posted by morris

I agree. Apparently a lot of people here are pretty sickening.

#39 | Posted by gtbritishskull at 2026-07-12 11:02 AM | Reply | Funny: 2

"Who?" - St. Peter

Condolences to his family.

#40 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-12 11:04 AM | Reply

I'm surprised We didn't get the dancin' bananas with this headliner.

#32 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS

Not everyone is as ghoulish as MAGA, sport.

#41 | Posted by jpw at 2026-07-12 11:04 AM | Reply

It can be modestly gratifying when garbage unintentionally decides to dispose of itself.

#42 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2026-07-12 11:15 AM | Reply

His last words?
"Mitch McConnell still survives."

On several levels this is probably the most humorous statement I've seen here in quite a while. Bravo, sir.

#43 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2026-07-12 11:18 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

If anyone offed him... it was Trumpanzee... he wielded too much power... painting the orange bufoon into a corner... and he let the old zionist queen do it too.
Same with McConnell.

#44 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2026-07-12 11:54 AM | Reply

"If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed, and we will deserve it."

-Lindsay Graham.

#45 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 11:54 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

"Apparently a lot of people here are pretty sickening."

Graham was sickening. And people suffered because of it.

#46 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-07-12 12:09 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

I'm surprised We didn't get the dancin' bananas with this headliner.
#32 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-12 09:46 AM

On the contrary, "You're already heeeeeeere!"

#47 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-07-12 12:10 PM | Reply | Funny: 2 | Newsworthy 1

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump

Robert Mueller Lindsay Graham just died. Good, I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!
President DONALD J. TRUMP

#48 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 12:11 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

If anyone offed him... it was Trumpanzee

Cash Patel says the FBI is on it!

#49 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-07-12 12:15 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

In the time honored tradition of "If you have nothing nice to say, ...".

#36 | Posted by morris

The obituary for Robert E. Lee, anywhere north of the Mason-Dixon:

"He was a great general, beloved by his men, and one of the greatest single enemies of the United States.

#50 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-12 12:21 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

@Therealrandom

Lindsey Graham's legacy is taking from the people who needed it and giving to the people who didn't.

#51 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 12:24 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Your humble housecat struggling on an antiquated MS XP PC strongly suggests that some people on drudge.com govern themselves accordingly by avoiding progressive webblogs the moment the Grand Architect of the Universe condigns the morbidly obese draft dodging geriatric pedophilic goniff Dummkopf Trumpf (80) to perdition.


Trumpf's demise will open the flood gates for days and the comments will not resemble an Irish wake replete with scotch whiskey, baked meats, and humorous anecdotes about him.

Fairly warned be thee, says I.

#52 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 12:26 PM | Reply

Good shot, Clownshack, as always.

#53 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 12:27 PM | Reply

"The Queen is dead!"

#54 | Posted by 2020Rocks at 2026-07-12 12:32 PM | Reply

"Graham was fresh off a trip to Kyiv, Ukraine, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. "Lindsey was a true defender of freedom and of the values that make our world safer," Zelenskyy said in a statement, noting that he had visited Ukraine 10 times during the war.

"We were in constant dialogue, which I will miss," he said, adding that "in recent weeks he worked on important initiatives that could help bring peace closer, including strengthening sanctions against Russia."

"He was a powerful advocate for America who believed strongly in the NATO Alliance and was actively working to bring an end to Russia's war against Ukraine," NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said."

www.nbcnews.com

Gone but not completely verboten.

#55 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-12 12:33 PM | Reply

Just some of childless warmonger Lindseed Graham's innocent victims in Minab, Iran:

#56 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 12:41 PM | Reply

#55 | Posted by Corky

Yeah...ok...we'll give 'im a li'l bit of a break...

#57 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-07-12 12:41 PM | Reply

There's often a hint of good even in the worst of us.

It's just not always easy to see, and doesn't always balance out.

#58 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-12 12:47 PM | Reply

Michael Fanone

Lindsey Graham is dead. I will always remember my first and only encounter with him when he looked the grieving mother of a dead police officer in the face and barked that he wasn't going to listen to her blame Trump for January 6th. When I showed him my body cam footage from that day he turned away and looked at his phone. Rest in Piss you ------- worthless scumbag. If there is a hell I hope you're in it.

#59 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 12:48 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

As with anything, vote your conscience and choose who you wish to mourn for and how.

Lindseed Graham acquited Dummkopf Trumpf twice during his impeachment trials in Congress:

Feb 2020 " Trumpf's first impeachment (Ukraine / abuse of power & obstruction).

Feb 2021 " Trumpf's second impeachment (6 Jan 6 incitement).

In both cases, Graham voted "not guilty."

Look where Amerikkka ended up thanks to losers like Graham.

#60 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 12:52 PM | Reply

There's often a hint of good even in the worst of us.
It's just not always easy to see, and doesn't always balance out.

#58 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-12 12:47 PM | Reply |Flag: "Well, he was kind to dogs. So there."

#61 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 12:56 PM | Reply

"Well, he was kind to dogs. So there."

Right up until he shot his.

#62 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-12 01:01 PM | Reply

So, he even killed Blondi?

I don't remember what happened to the dog.

Let's see what Wiki says:

"On 29 April 1945, one day before his death, Hitler expressed doubts about the cyanide capsules he had received through Heinrich Himmler's SS. To verify the capsules' potency, Hitler ordered SS physician Werner Haase to test one on Blondi, who died as a result."

So, Der Fuhrer didn't give his beloved Blondi to any of the escaping Nazis before the Red Army closed in on the bunker.

"Here, please take Blondi with you and do the best you can with her. Auf weidersehen, Liebchen!"

Hmph.

#63 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 01:14 PM | Reply

www.etsy.com

#64 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-12 01:20 PM | Reply

Well since Lumpers are just happy he died, if he died at the hands of Russians does that change their opinions?

So it turns out Graham inspected a drone factory in Ukraine yesterday. Russia blew up that facility "today".
www.pravda.com.ua

idk man....... I am thinking Russians had a hand in this.

#65 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-12 01:47 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Today:

Senate majority -2

Repubs 49

Dems 47

Requires 50 votes to pass a bill.

#66 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 02:13 PM | Reply

RIP

#67 | Posted by moder8 at 2026-07-12 02:45 PM | Reply

Good.

One less Genocidal freak.

#68 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-07-12 02:52 PM | Reply

"Today:
Senate majority -2
Repubs 49
Dems 47
Requires 50 votes to pass a bill."

Isn't Joash Fetterman (R- Purgatory) taking Lispy Graham's place in that regard?

#69 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2026-07-12 02:52 PM | Reply

@#66 ... Today:

Senate majority -2

Repubs 49

Dems 47

Requires 50 votes to pass a bill. ...

SC governor will appoint a replacement for the rest of the term, Sen Graham was running for re-election in November.

So, who will the deep red state elect?

#70 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-12 02:55 PM | Reply

Re 69

U Lucky yellow dog!

You got to do 69 on the last ever Lindsey Graham thread!

#71 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-12 02:58 PM | Reply

"If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed, and we will deserve it."
-Lindsay Graham.
#45 | Posted by ClownShack

^
Came here for this.
Tells you everything you need to know about Lindsay Graham, Donald Trump, and The Republican Party.

#72 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-07-12 03:03 PM | Reply

Re 63

You are so right! Hitler poisoned his own dog.

I should have said "he killed his dog" of course since I pulled that directly from my old faulty memories unit and I didn't bother to have my personal AI look it up.

Another fun fact my AI wishes me to relay:

They also killed all Blondi's puppies and all of Eva's Braun's dogs.

They (Hitlers handlers) did reportedly shoot all of them.

#73 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-12 03:10 PM | Reply

Clown,

Politico reported that Obama privately said, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up."

#74 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 03:13 PM | Reply

Clown,

Isn't that exactly what we watched play out on the world stage for four years?

#75 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 03:15 PM | Reply

Came here for this.
Tells you everything you need to know about Lindsay Graham, Donald Trump, and The Republican Party.
#72 | POSTED BY SNOOFY

They're all the same.

Vance called Trump, America's Hitler.

Then accepted his VP nomination.

Republicans are nothing more than conmen and criminals.

Hope all is well!

#76 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 03:18 PM | Reply

@#74 ... Obama privately said, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up." ...

Did Obama Say 'Don't Underestimate Joe's Ability to F**k Things Up'?
www.snopes.com

... Former U.S. President Barack Obama once said of U.S. President Joe Biden, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f**k things up."

Rating: Unproven

About this rating

In October 2022, Twitter users shared a purported quote that claimed former U.S. President Barack Obama once said of U.S. President Joe Biden, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f**k things up." ...



#77 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-12 03:22 PM | Reply

Lindsay Graham and Mitch McConnell's final karaoke performance:

"And if a double-decker bus crashes into us
To die by your side
Is such a heavenly way to die"

#78 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 03:26 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

RIP

#79 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-07-12 03:30 PM | Reply

RE #74:

"Clown,
Politico reported that Obama privately said, Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up.'
#74 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON AT 2026-07-12 03:13 PM"

Thank you very little for the hear-say evidence.

BTW, this thread is about Lindsey Graham.

#80 | Posted by TrueBlue at 2026-07-12 03:56 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Lamp,

I've read other sources and the part that is "unknown" was exactly who told Politico and not that the quote never really happened.

Tell yourself that means it never really happened if you want. I don't care.

It was indeed published. Politico printed "One Democrat who spoke to Obama recalled Obama saying, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up."

Some places say "an Aide" and others say "unknown Democrat".

#81 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 04:05 PM | Reply

Ironic on so many levels if in fact Russia did have a hand in graham's murder. But given his support of The Ukraine it would shock me. We live in an unbelievably complicated world.

#82 | Posted by moder8 at 2026-07-12 04:06 PM | Reply

* would not shock me

#83 | Posted by moder8 at 2026-07-12 04:06 PM | Reply

Mod,

"We live in an unbelievably complicated world."

I would have said...We live in an unbelievably evil complicated world.

#84 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 04:12 PM | Reply

Bill-
Do you do parties?
~ Vic "Tne Narcoleptic Comic" Hitler

#85 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-12 04:44 PM | Reply

Heavy siiiiiigh... everything Trumpanzee touches dies.... nnnnnkay... case closed.

#86 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2026-07-12 05:02 PM | Reply

Michael Fanone
7h
The Michael Fanone Show

Lindsey Graham is dead. I will always remember my first and only encounter with him when he looked the grieving mother of a dead police officer in the face and barked that he wasn't going to listen to her blame Trump for January 6th. When I showed him my body cam footage from that day he turned away and looked at his phone. Rest in Piss you ------- worthless scumbag. If there is a hell I hope you're in it.

#87 | Posted by Reinheitsgebot at 2026-07-12 05:25 PM | Reply

Rest in peace. Your work in Ukraine was appreciated.

I don't have anything else nice to say about the man since McCain died, so I'll move on.

#88 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2026-07-12 06:29 PM | Reply

Thoughts and prayers.
He was a lying scumbag of an opportunist, the worst kind of man who victimized the LGBTQ community while hiding this own sexuality.
He was a sellout to Israel, Trump, and seekingly every war; he never found a war he didn't get behind.

I despised what he became after 2016. No great loss.

#89 | Posted by e1g1 at 2026-07-12 06:45 PM | Reply

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