Sen. Tommy Tuberville Discusses Lindsey Graham’s Final Moments

Senator Tommy Tuberville has disclosed that Sen. Lindsey Graham reached out to his staff regarding “chest pains” shortly before passing away.

On Monday, Tuberville (R-Ala.) shared with reporters that one of his staff members was present with his scheduler on the night of Graham’s death. The scheduler, previously employed by Tuberville, received a call from Graham that night, expressing discomfort.

“Lindsay called me and basically said, ‘Listen, I’m hurting…I need to do something,'” Tuberville recounted.

When the scheduler allegedly asked, “Did you call 911?”, Graham responded, “No, that’s why I called you.”

Authorities said they initiated a 911 call and proceeded to Graham’s location.

According to Tuberville, “By the time she got to the scene, 911 had broken down the door and they were treating him.” He reflected, “It’s just one of those things. Lindsay basically worked herself to death.”

An autopsy revealed that Graham succumbed to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, specifically an aortic dissection caused by the hardening of arteries.

Graham served as a senator from South Carolina since 2003 and was well-known for his expertise in foreign policy. Colleagues often noted his ability to collaborate with those who held differing views.

Tuberville characterized Graham, who was single and childless, as perpetually busy, mentioning how he often traveled or worked during his time off. Notably, Graham had just returned from a trip to Ukraine where he met with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Tuberville commented, “If we had a few days off, he would go to the airport and go somewhere to do something for our country.”

He also recalled asking Graham after a break, “Lindsay, where have you been?”

“Because I knew he was somewhere, and we talked about golf and about him going somewhere overseas and talking to the ambassador or the president,” Tuberville said. “He was very famous. He was very smart. He knew foreign affairs. And there were no conspiracy theories.”

On Monday, after an announcement by former President Donald Trump, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster nominated Graham’s sister, Darling Graham Nordone, to temporarily fill the senator’s position until his term concludes in January.

A Republican special primary election is set for August 11. A general election will follow in November for voters to select a permanent replacement for the Senate seat.