Was US Senator Lindsey Graham poisoned?
Lindsey Graham cause of death Live Events What happened in Lindsey Graham's final hours? Trump says Graham sounded "fine" Why are poisoning theories spreading? Laura
Lindsey Graham cause of death Live Events What happened in Lindsey Graham's final hours? Trump says Graham sounded "fine" Why are poisoning theories spreading? Laura Loomer also called for an investigation Did officials find any evidence of foul play? What is an aortic rupture? Aortic dissection Causes Sudden severe chest pain Sharp pain in the back or abdomen Shortness of breath Collapse or loss of consciousness Symptoms of shock High blood pressure Hardening of the arteries Smoking Older age Existing aneurysms Certain inherited connective tissue disorders as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The sudden death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has triggered a wave of speculation around the world, with a senior adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin suggesting the longtime lawmaker may have been poisoned and some Iranian media amplifying similar claims. The allegations surfaced after Graham's outspoken support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.However, US officials have so far said preliminary medical findings point to a natural cardiovascular cause, and investigators have announced no evidence of foul play. So, what exactly happened to Lindsey Graham, and why have Russia, Iran and conspiracy theories become part of the conversation?According to preliminary findings from the District of Columbia medical examiner, Lindsey Graham died from an aortic rupture caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, commonly known as hardening of the arteries, reports BBC.The official death certificate has not yet been finalized because toxicology and microscopic examinations are still underway.
However, authorities have not indicated that the senator's death was suspicious.His office initially announced that Graham had died following a "brief and sudden illness."Just hours before his death, Graham had been carrying on with a busy schedule. The South Carolina senator had recently returned from an official visit to Ukraine, where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discussed additional sanctions against Russia.Back in Washington, Graham also spoke with President Donald Trump before his death. Later that evening, emergency responders were called to Graham's Washington residence after receiving reports of a cardiac emergency.According to reports, police helped emergency crews enter the home after there was no response. CPR was performed, but Graham could not be revived. The FBI later assisted local authorities, a standard procedure when a senior federal official dies unexpectedly.President Donald Trump said he had spoken to Graham only hours before his death and noticed nothing unusual. According to Trump, the senator sounded "fine," adding that "other than being tired, he was fine."Graham had even been scheduled to appear on NBC's Meet the Press the following morning, making his sudden death even more shocking.Soon after Graham's death became public, conspiracy theories spread rapidly across social media.The speculation intensified after Sergei Markov, a former Kremlin adviser and a senior political analyst closely associated with Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggested that Graham may have been poisoned because of his outspoken support for Ukraine and criticism of Russia.Some Iranian newspapers also prominently featured Graham's death on their front pages.
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