FBI Returns To Lindsey Graham’s Capitol Hill Home Following Sudden Death
FBI agents returned to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Washington, DC, home Monday as authorities continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the South Carolina Republican’s sudden death.
Photos showed at least five federal agents entering and leaving the Capitol Hill residence during the afternoon. One agent carried a clipboard, while another wore protective gloves.
A witness staying near Graham’s home said the street was blocked Saturday night as paramedics and law enforcement officers responded to the medical emergency. He recalled seeing someone being taken from the residence on a stretcher.
The witness said the neighborhood continued to see a heavy law enforcement presence Monday, including FBI and ATF personnel entering the home and speaking with nearby residents.
Emergency dispatch audio revealed that medics were called to the residence Saturday evening following a report of someone suffering from chest pains. Graham later went into cardiac arrest and was transported to George Washington University Hospital.
Preliminary findings from the Washington medical examiner determined that Graham died from an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Toxicology and microscopic testing have not yet been completed.
Sen. John Cornyn said the medical examiner’s preliminary finding could explain Graham’s death but argued that officials should wait for the toxicology results to resolve any remaining questions.
Graham had returned shortly before his death from a visit to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelensky and toured a secret drone production facility.
The senator was also pushing bipartisan legislation to impose severe sanctions on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas. The proposal had recently received support from President Trump’s White House.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau was assisting local authorities and had made every necessary resource available to the investigation.
A law enforcement source said there is currently no evidence of foul play. However, the sudden timing of Graham’s death following his overseas trip has fueled speculation online.
Graham died Saturday at the age of 71 after more than two decades in the Senate. He was one of Congress’ most influential voices on national security, Iran, Israel, Russia and Ukraine.