Lindsey Graham, a longtime senator from South Carolina and ally of Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 after a sudden illness, with a medical examiner suggesting a possible aorta tear as the cause. The nature of Graham's relationship with Trump is being discussed, with some outlets noting a shift from critic to ally. Trump has reacted to Graham's death, describing him as an "American patriot", although some reports suggest Trump's response may have been self-focused.