- The sudden death of US Senator Lindsey Graham on Saturday night sparked a wave of online conspiracy theories.
- These baseless claims falsely alleged assassination by foreign governments such as Russia, Iran, Ukraine, or Israel, or suggested suspicious circumstances.
- Preliminary medical findings, however, indicate Senator Graham died from an aortic dissection, a natural medical emergency linked to hardening of his arteries.
- Conspiracy theories gained traction due to Graham's prominent role as a foreign policy hawk and adviser to a US president on international relations.
- Experts note that the deaths of high-profile, polarising figures often lead to misinformation, with dramatic explanations sometimes preferred over medical realities.
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