Graham asks staffer to call 911, GOP senator says
Graham asked a staffer to call 911 – Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville shared an account of a pivotal moment involving Senator Lindsey Graham, revealing that a staffer was called to dial 911 after Graham reported chest pains. According to Tuberville, the incident occurred on Saturday evening, when Graham’s scheduler was present during a critical conversation. The senator emphasized that Graham had reached out to the staffer, expressing discomfort and requesting urgent assistance.
The 911 Call and Immediate Response
“Lindsey called and said, ‘I’m having chest pain. I need to take action,’” Tuberville recounted to reporters on Monday. The scheduler inquired whether Graham had already contacted emergency services, prompting Graham to clarify, ‘No, that’s the reason I called you.’ This exchange, captured in a recent interview, highlights the gravity of the situation as the senator reportedly felt unwell moments before his passing.
Tuberville added that emergency responders had already arrived at the scene when the scheduler was present. “They were working on him when they broke down the door,” he explained. This aligns with earlier reports from CNN, which cited audio from an emergency dispatch to a DC address around 8:30 pm ET, describing someone in Baltimore reporting chest pains. The timeline of events suggests a rapid progression from Graham’s initial call to the arrival of medical personnel.
Graham’s Recent Activities and Health Concerns
Graham had just returned home from a trip to Ukraine, and President Donald Trump mentioned speaking with him shortly before his death. “We discussed his voter ID legislation — the ‘SAVE America Act’ — and his recent travels,” Trump recalled. He noted Graham’s exhaustion from the long trip but claimed the senator otherwise appeared healthy. This contrast between the senator’s apparent vitality and the sudden medical crisis raises questions about the circumstances leading to his passing.
Taylor Reidy, a communications director for Graham, stated that the DC medical examiner’s office identified aortic dissection as the cause of death. This condition, linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, involves a tear in the aorta’s inner layer and can lead to life-threatening complications. While aortic dissection is distinct from a heart attack, its symptoms often mirror those of more common ailments, potentially delaying diagnosis. The medical explanation underscores the need for further investigation into Graham’s health.
