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NEWT GINGRICH: Lindsey Graham’s legacy is one of courage and relentless patriotism

Senator Graham will be deeply missed by those of us who knew him personally

By Newt Gingrich Fox News

Published July 13, 2026 12:35pm EDT

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Chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on widespread tributes for Sen. Lindsey Graham following his death and his potential replacement in the Senate.

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I have known Lindsey Graham since we campaigned together in 1994 during the Contract with America reform movement. That effort led the American people to give Republicans control of the House for the first time in 40 years.

It was an enormous shock to lose him so suddenly this week.

His closest political ally, President Donald Trump, said Sen. Graham was "one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known." He went on to say Sen. Graham was a "true American Patriot."

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Sen. Graham had enormous spirit — and he spent equally enormous effort to get America on the right track. In the 32 years I knew him, he was always energetic, upbeat, and moving on to the next fight, reform, or opportunity to get something done.

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We worked together on dozens of issues over the years, and recently........

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