Why Trump says the FBI is ‘wasting its time’ on conspiracy theories about Lindsey Graham’s death
president donald trump Tuesday said he knew conspiracy theory News circulates about the sudden death of his friend and ally Senator Lindsey GrahamRS.C, but claimed that “the FBI is wasting its time” investigating the matter.
What did Trump say?
President responds to reporters at press conference oval office Who asks why FBI Agents were at Graham’s home just blocks from the Capitol on Monday after the 71-year-old senator died Saturday night.
“I don’t see a lot of evil,” Trump said. “I know there are all kinds of conspiracy theories out there, and I think the FBI would be wasting its time if they did this.”
FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday that the FBI was “assisting local authorities.” cbs news. When asked why the FBI was involved, Trump said: “Well, I don’t know why because I think, you know, he had a problem. As you know, his father had a very similar problem.” According to CBS News, Graham’s father died of a heart attack at the age of 69.
What did the forensic doctor find?
Washington’s chief medical examiner said Graham’s initial examination revealed “aortic dissection due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease,” a rupture of the aorta caused by hardening of the arteries.
Authorities are still awaiting the results of toxicology and other tests.
Trump said he had reviewed all medical reports related to Graham’s death and had received a briefing from the White House physician on what happened. He said he knew Graham’s father also died of complications from a heart attack at a relatively young age. “They say it’s almost undetectable. If you have a really bad back, you can detect it. That’s a sign. That’s a bad sign,” Trump said. “So, if someone has a bad back… that’s one of the main signs. He’ll tell me he has a bad back, but almost no one realizes that’s what it’s for. So, when it breaks out, it does break out.”
“I wish he would take better care of himself,” Trump also said, adding that Graham’s condition was “difficult to detect,” CBS News reported.
Multiple sources told CBS News that Graham complained of chest pain.
Trump denies conspiracy theories surrounding Graham’s death
Graham had just returned from a trip to Ukraine, where his tough stance on Russia and Iran sparked online speculation that a foreign actor may have been involved in his death. Trump tried to refute the speculation, saying: “So I don’t see a lot of evil. I know there are all kinds of conspiracy theories. And I don’t think the FBI — I think the FBI is wasting its time by doing this.”
according to nbcNearly 20 FBI and other federal agents gathered outside Graham’s townhouse on Capitol Hill Monday afternoon. Multiple FBI agents entered the home and took photos, but did not appear to remove items.
