WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Reactions from Wisconsin’s Senators to the death of Lindsey Graham.
His office said in a statement posted to social media that the Republican US Senator from South Carolina died Saturday evening after a “brief and sudden illness,” at age 71.
A post from Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson said “I am shocked and deeply saddened on the sudden passing of my friend and colleague, Lindsey Graham. He was a true American patriot who blended a wonderful sense of humor with a serious and dedicated sense of duty to our country. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
Wisconsin Democrat Senator Tammy Baldwin posted “Senator Lindsey Graham devoted decades to public service, including his service in the Air Force and in Congress. I’m keeping his family, his staff, and the people of South Carolina in my thoughts and sending my deepest condolences.”