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Trump says FBI is ‘wasting their time’ if they’re pursuing conspiracy theories in Graham death investigation
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 14, 2026
· 4 min read
By Betsy Klein, Holmes Lybrand, Manu Raju, Alison Main, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump downplayed the idea Tuesday that Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death was a result of any nefarious activity, saying the FBI is “wasting their time” if they’re pursuing conspiracy theories about the matter.
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Key takeaway Lindsey Graham’s death was a result of any nefarious activity, saying the FBI is “wasting their time” if they’re pursuing conspiracy theories about the matter.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , where the community values transparency and accountability, the FBI's involvement in the Senator Lindsey Graham death investigation may raise questions about the use of resources. Given that local law enforcement sources have indicated no signs of foul play, it's worth considering how the FBI's assistance will impact local investigations. The fact that the medical examiner has preliminarily determined Graham's cause of death as an aortic dissection suggests that the focus should be on confirming this finding rather than pursuing unsubstantiated conspiracy theories. As El Pasoans, we expect our law enforcement agencies to allocate resources efficiently, and it will be interesting to see how the FBI's role in this investigation unfolds and whether it will have any implications for local investigations in our own community.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Betsy Klein, Holmes Lybrand, Manu Raju, Alison Main, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump downplayed the idea Tuesday that Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death was a result of any nefarious activity, saying the FBI is “wasting their time” if they’re pursuing conspiracy theories about the matter.
Acco...
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