Trump says Graham's last phone call was about the SAVE America Act and called his death a 'big blow'

NOTUS—President Trump publicly described his final call from Sen. Lindsey Graham, saying Graham spent their last conversation pushing the SAVE America Act before dying shortly afterward. Trump called Graham's death 'a big blow' to the legislation. Critics accused Trump of exploiting Graham's death to build political momentum for the immigration enforcement bill, which has faced significant Senate opposition. Multiple outlets confirmed that SAVE Act advocacy was a central topic in Graham's final communications.

• NOTUS — Graham reportedly made the call to Trump from South Carolina shortly before his death
• Salon — “This is a big blow”: Trump uses Graham’s death to push SAVE America Act
• Talking Points Memo — The Brief: Trump Says Graham’s Final Conversation With Him Was About the SAVE Act
• The Daily Beast — Trump said he received the call 'moments before' Graham's death, according to his own public account
• The Hill — Trump described Graham's death as a significant legislative setback for the SAVE America Act
• Breitbart — Trump's use of the death to promote the SAVE Act prompted backlash from Democrats and media commentators