U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at age 71 after a brief… (грэм · белый · дом)
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at age 71 after a brief illness, reportedly told CBS journalist Margaret Brennan before his death that the White House had supported his plan to impose tariffs on buyers of Russian oil. The White House has not commented on the claim.
Consensus
- Lindsey Graham died at age 71 after a brief illness.
- Graham reportedly told CBS journalist Margaret Brennan that the White House supported his plan to impose tariffs on buyers of Russian oil.
- The conversation with Graham took place by phone on Friday.
- The White House has not commented on the claim of support for Graham's plan.
- Graham was known for his anti-Russian stance and had advocated for stronger sanctions against Russia, support for Ukraine, and increased military pressure on Iran.
Points of divergence
- Political analyst Malak Dudakov suggested Graham's death may have been due to age and health issues. — vm
- American media reported that the cause of Graham's death was a heart attack. — vesti
- Graham had been in office as a U.S. senator for over 20 years and was known for his anti-Russian, anti-Iranian, and anti-China positions. — vm
- Graham promoted an initiative to impose 500% tariffs on imports from countries continuing to purchase Russian energy resources. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- CBS: Before his death, Senator Lindsey Graham claimed the White House supported his anti-Russian oil tariff plan — Вечерняя Москва
- Graham Before Death Claimed the White House Supported His Sanctions Against Russia — Вести