President Donald Trump commented on the circumstances surrounding the recent death of Senator Lindsey Graham, describing the late South Carolina Republican’s fatal heart condition as “almost undetectable.” Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump addressed questions about the FBI’s reported presence at Graham’s home and the bureau’s involvement in the investigation into his passing. Graham died on Saturday night in Washington, D.C.
Trump’s Assessment of Graham’s Condition
Trump stated that he had reviewed medical reports and consulted with White House doctors who explained Graham’s condition. “This is something that is almost undetectable and if it happens, there’s not much you can do about it,” Trump told reporters. He further elaborated, suggesting that a “very bad back” could sometimes be a tell-tale sign, noting that Graham had occasionally mentioned experiencing back pain to him.
The former president expressed skepticism about the necessity of an extensive FBI investigation into the senator’s death. “I don’t see a lot of evil there,” Trump remarked, referencing the theories circulating about the senator’s passing. “I think the FBI is wasting their time if they’re doing that.”
Medical Details of Aortic Dissection
Senator Graham’s office had previously released preliminary findings from the District of Columbia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. These indicated the cause of death was an aortic dissection stemming from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. However, the official determination of the cause of death is pending further testing. An aortic dissection, as explained by the Mayo Clinic, is a serious medical emergency characterized by a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the body’s main
