Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) lashed out at FBI Director Kash Patel over a cryptic social media post following the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Graham, 71, died unexpectedly on Saturday, with preliminary findings indicating he suffered an aortic dissection, a catastrophic tear in the bodys main artery, according to Mediaite. The medical assessment pointed to a natural but abrupt medical emergency rather than any external cause.
Shortly after news of Grahams death became public, Patel posted a tribute on X praising the late senator as a devoted public servant, a fierce defender of our nation, and a true patriot who dedicated his life to the people of South Carolina and the United States. He went further by offering every necessary resource available to local authorities, even as official statements emphasized that Graham died following a brief and sudden illness.
Walkinshaw, speaking to MediasTouchs Pablo Manrquez, dismissed Patels comments in harsh terms and portrayed him as unfit for his role. I dont think so. Look Kash Patel is a clown and a conspiracy theorist. Thats how he got the job by the way, by being a clown and a conspiracy theorist and what he did here with respect to Lindsey Graham was irresponsible. Theres no reason to believe, no evidence that Senator Grahams death was anything but an untimely, unexpected death caused by natural causes.
Reports indicate Graham told associates on Saturday, hours before his death, that he was feeling ill but chose to postpone medical care. He reportedly brushed off advice to see a doctor immediately, saying he cant die now and that he would seek treatment the following day, according to Axios.
Axios further noted that Grahams final hours followed several high-level calls involving Saudi Arabia and Israel, underscoring his continued engagement in foreign policy until the end.
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