This weekend’s death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) at age 71 has sent shockwaves through official Washington, including the White House.

On "Meet the Press" Sunday morning, President Donald J. Trump praised his friend as “a tough one to lose” and a “true American patriot” and a strong voice in support of Trump foreign policy initiatives. He also noted that the loss of Graham’s vote is another speed bump in the President’s drive to pass the Save America Act, which the South Carolina Republican strongly supported. (In a phone call to President Trump hours before his passing, Graham—just back from a trip to Ukraine—stated that the Save America Act was on track to pass, assuring voter integrity that has been a top priority of the current administration.)

Senator Graham’s office issued an official statement announcing he had died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness,” adding: “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly........

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