Trump says FBI probe into Lindsey Graham’s death is ‘waste of resources’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has criticized the FBI’s involvement in the investigation into the sudden death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, saying the agency is wasting valuable resources because there is no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump dismissed speculation surrounding Graham’s death and urged the public not to be influenced by conspiracy theories circulating on social media.

“I don’t see any evidence of a criminal conspiracy,” Trump said. “There are many theories being shared online, but if the FBI is spending time chasing those claims, then I believe it is a waste of resources.”

The 71-year-old Republican senator died suddenly on Saturday night shortly after returning from a visit to Ukraine, where he had met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the ongoing conflict and bilateral cooperation.

According to the Washington medical examiner, Graham died from an aortic dissection—a life-threatening tear in the body’s main artery—caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Medical officials said the condition can develop rapidly and is often difficult to diagnose before it becomes fatal.

On Monday, FBI personnel and other government officials were seen outside Graham’s residence near Capitol Hill. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the bureau was assisting local authorities as part of standard investigative procedures.

However, law enforcement officials have stressed that no evidence of foul play or criminal activity has been discovered so far.

Trump said he had personally reviewed the available medical reports and had also been briefed by White House physicians. He noted that Graham’s father had died from heart-related complications at roughly the same age, suggesting there may have been a hereditary risk.

The president added that doctors had explained how difficult it is to detect an aortic dissection in its early stages. He said severe back pain can sometimes be an early warning sign, recalling that Graham had occasionally complained about back pain without realizing it could indicate a serious underlying condition.

Following the senator’s death, social media platforms were flooded with unverified claims suggesting that foreign governments or intelligence agencies may have been involved. Among the theories were allegations implicating Russia, Iran, Ukraine and Israel.

Authorities, however, have firmly rejected those claims, stating that there is no evidence supporting any allegation of assassination or criminal conspiracy.

Officials have urged the public to rely on verified information as investigations continue, emphasizing that the available medical findings point to natural causes rather than any suspicious circumstances surrounding Senator Graham’s death.