The president directed that American flags nationwide remain lowered until 6 p.m. Saturday following the South Carolina senator’s death from what his office described as a sudden illness.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ordered all American flags across the United States lowered to half-staff through Saturday evening in honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died Saturday night after what his office described as a “sudden illness.”

Trump announced the directive Sunday, saying the tribute would remain in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday.

“In honor of the remarkable life and achievements of Senator Lindsey Graham, a dear friend of mine, and a truly great man, who achieved so much for our Country, and his beloved Home State of South Carolina, I am ordering all American Flags throughout the United States lowered to Half Mast until Saturday evening at 6 P.M. GOD BLESS YOU LINDSEY! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” Trump wrote on X.

Graham had recently returned from a visit to Ukraine before his death.

His office did not provide additional details about the illness.

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