Lieberman, a longtime senator from Connecticut who served from 1989 to 2013, passed away in New York City on Wednesday due to complications from a fall. His family confirmed his death in a statement, expressing that Lieberman's love for God, family, and America endured throughout his life of public service.

Lieberman rose to national prominence as Al Gore's running mate in the 2000 presidential election, where the Democratic ticket won a narrow plurality of the popular vote but ultimately lost to George W. Bush and Dick Cheney after a Supreme Court ruling halted a Florida ballot recount. Lieberman's role as the first Jewish candidate on a major-party presidential ticket was a historic moment in American politics.

Throughout his career, Lieberman was known for his independent streak, breaking from his party on various issues, including his support for the Iraq War. He also made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for president in 2004 and won his final term in the Senate as an independent in 2006.

Lieberman's influence extended beyond his political career, as he was a founding chairman of No Labels, a centrist political group advocating for a third-party "unity ticket" in the 2024 presidential election. His unexpected passing has elicited condolences from leaders across the political spectrum, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describing him as an "extraordinarily kind and loyal personal friend."

His funeral is set to take place on Friday in his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut, with a memorial service expected at a later date. Lieberman's legacy as a man of uncommon integrity and moral center in American public life will be remembered by many.