President Trump reflected on what he said was his final conversation with Sen. Lindsey Graham, revealing that the South Carolina Republican appeared upbeat and focused on advancing legislation just hours before his sudden death. Speaking to reporters, Trump said the news came as a profound shock, recalling that Graham had been determined to push forward with the Save America Act despite feeling fatigued.
“He sounded great, actually,” Trump said. “He said he was tired, but he wanted to pass the Save America Act. And I said, ‘Well, we’re going to get it done, Lindsey. We’re going to get it done. I’ll see you soon.’ We thought maybe we might even meet today. And then that was it.”
Trump described the conversation as positive and full of optimism, saying there was no indication it would be their last exchange. According to the president, Graham remained committed to his legislative priorities and was looking ahead to continuing their work together. The two had even discussed the possibility of meeting later that day before events took an unexpected turn.
The president said the loss was deeply personal, noting that Graham’s determination to continue serving the country remained evident until the very end. Trump’s remarks painted a picture of a longtime political ally who, despite admitting he was tired, was still focused on advancing his agenda and fulfilling his responsibilities.
Reflecting on the final call, Trump said it ended with plans for the future—plans that, in hindsight, make the sudden loss all the more heartbreaking. “We thought maybe we might even meet today,” Trump said. “And then that was it.”
