US president Donald Trump (L) smiles as he stands alongside US Senator Lindsey Graham (R), Republican of South Carolina, during a Keep America Great campaign rally for US President Donald Trump at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina, February 28, 2020. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN Staff Taylor Tinsley
5:14 PM – Monday, July 13, 2026

President Donald Trump says the Senate should pass the CLARITY Act in honor of late Senator Lindsey Graham.

On Monday, the president took to Truth Social to state that China is trying to dominate both the future of finance and artificial intelligence, arguing that the United States must maintain its lead.

President Donald Trump Truth Social post

The South Carolina Republican suddenly passed away over the weekend at 71 years old due to an aortic dissection brought on by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

While Graham did not serve on either committee drafting the bill, he frequently weighed in on the broader crypto debate through his leadership role on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

 

The CLARITY Act, formally known as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets by clarifying which federal agencies oversee different types of crypto assets and market participants.

It has faced hurdles in the Senate and has a narrow window to pass before the August 7th recess.

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