The viral post further claims that Shirley has shared his findings with the Graham family
WASHINGTON, DC: Following the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch ally of Donald Trump, social media went abuzz with an unverified rumor. A widely shared claim alleged that independent investigator Nick Shirley discovered a connection between Graham’s death and an inquiry into the Clinton Foundation. Naturally, the sensational rumor sparked widespread confusion and demands for a thorough fact-check.
Claim: Lindsey Graham’s death is connected to a Clinton Foundation investigation
🚨NICK SHIRLEY JUST ADDED LINDSEY GRAHAM AS NUMBER 231 ON THE CLINTON BODY BAGS LIST!
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“Senator Graham should be listed as number 231 on the Clinton Body Bags list.”
Citizen investigator Nick Shirley is convinced Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is… pic.twitter.com/JSPCRT7c4y
According to a widely circulated post on X, Nick Shirley supposedly believes that Graham’s sudden demise directly stemmed from committee efforts targeting the Clinton Foundation.
The rumor purports that Graham cast the decisive vote to block the Foundation from securing $4.2 billion in contracts over a ten-year span.
The post attributes a quote to Shirley stating, “Senator Graham should be listed as number 231 on the Clinton Body Bags list.”
Additionally, the narrative claims that Shirley reached out to the late senator’s relatives to present his evidence, while asking for an unredacted autopsy report so independent experts could review it. He allegedly remarked, “There are a lot of ways to create an aortic dissection.”
The post wraps up by pushing a broader, unsubstantiated insinuation: that major adversaries of the Clintons frequently die under mysterious circumstances, suggesting a pattern without providing any factual backing.
Fact Check: False, Nick Shirley never made these statements
There is zero truth to this claim, as no public statements or records substantiate the rumor.
A review of the independent journalist’s official social media channels reveals no such declarations. Had such a high-profile accusation actually been made, it would have immediately sparked nationwide media coverage and intense public debate.
Furthermore, online searches for keywords like “Nick Shirley Lindsay Graham” and “Clinton body bag” yield no legitimate or relevant results.
Although Graham previously participated as a House manager during former President Bill Clinton‘s impeachment proceedings tied to the Monica Lewinsky scandal, the recent allegations regarding a targeted committee against the Clinton Foundation are completely groundless.
Donald Trump remembers Lindsey Graham as a Senate “giant”
Graham, recognized as one of Trump‘s closest confidants and a major figure in American foreign policy, passed away at the age of 71 on July 11.
His death occurred just days after he returned from Kyiv, Ukraine, where he held discussions with President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding potential paths toward resolving the ongoing conflict.
During Graham’s funeral, Trump—alongside various political leaders and international dignitaries—delivered a heartfelt eulogy, honoring the late senator as a legislative “giant” and a highly regarded statesman.