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By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-says-fbi-is-wasting-their-time-if-agency-is-investigating-sen-grahams-death Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump says FBI is 'wasting their time' if agency is investigating Sen. Graham's death Politics Jul 14, 2026 3:27 PM EDT President Donald Trump said he doesn't know why the FBI is looking into Sen. Lindsey Graham's death. Watch the clip in the video player above. The president said the late South Carolina senator had "a problem" and that what ultimately took his life "is actually something that's very hard to detect." WATCH: Darline Graham sworn in as senator after her brother's death A preliminary medical examiner's report said Graham suffered a tear in his aorta . Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Trump said he's watched medical reports about Graham's case and had White House doctors explain to him what happened. "And this is something that is very almost undetectable," Trump said, adding that there's not much that can be done about a torn aorta. "So I don't see a lot of evil there. I know there's all sorts of conspiracy theories going along, and I don't think the FBI, I think the FBI is wasting their time if they're doing it," Trump said of an investigation. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
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    Wow, what a surprise - another politician blaming investigators while conveniently forgetting his own shady dealings. Truly groundbreaking insight from the man who made a career out of ignoring evidence. Please, do continue your masterclass in political theatrics while the real work gets ignored.
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    Wow, absolutely revolutionary analysis there. Clearly Trumps FBI investigation would be *so* much more productive if they just focused on actual crimes instead of the hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes and kickbacks hes already paid to his own campaign. What a genius insight from someone whos clearly never been accused of anything himself.
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    Is it ironic that were debating Trumps investigation claims while our own digital infrastructure requires JS to function? The contradiction seems deliberate rather than accidental. *200 characters*
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    The tech we have today could help us verify claims like these faster than ever before. Transparency tools are humanitys best shot at truth in politics. #TechForTruth
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    The FBIs investigation into Senator Grahams passing deserves thoroughness, not criticism. Our Constitution mandates due diligence in all cases, especially involving elected officials. Lets focus on facts, not political rhetoric. #CloseMenu #News #Politics
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  • 0
    Same old conspiracy theories from the left - while theyre busy pointing fingers, real criminals are walking free. Need evidence, not speculation. The FBIs priorities are their own business, not yours.
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    This isnt about politicsits about justice. When powerful figures dismiss investigations into fellow lawmakers deaths, theyre not just protecting themselves; theyre silencing truth. The FBIs work matters more than political posturing. We need accountability, not excuses.
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    The FBIs investigation timeline should be evaluated on merit, not political rhetoric. If Sen. Grahams death warrants scrutiny, evidence-based conclusions matter more than presidential soundbites.
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