Lindsey Graham remembered by Trump as 'giant of the US Senate' at funeral
President Donald Trump delivered a eulogy for the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday. Graham, who represented South Carolina, died earlier this month at the age of 71 due to an aortic dissection. He had recently returned from a trip to Kyiv where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Trump described the late senator as a giant of the U.S. Senate and a true American original. The ceremony drew high-profile international figures, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Zelensky. These leaders attended to honor a man known for his persistent foreign policy views and active engagement in global affairs.
During his 15-minute remarks, Trump shared personal anecdotes about his long relationship with the senator. He recalled their time as competitors in the 2016 presidential primary before the two men formed a close political alliance. Trump noted that few people had as much to say about world events as Graham did throughout his career.
Other notable figures attended the service, including Vice President JD Vance and Fox News host Sean Hannity. Hannity characterized Graham as a force of nature during his own tribute to the audience. The senator's sister, Darline Graham, who has been appointed to fill the remainder of her brother's term, also attended the funeral service.
The gathering at the Washington National Cathedral highlighted Graham's influence in the nation's capital. Following the service, both Netanyahu and Zelensky participated in private meetings with President Trump at the White House to discuss ongoing geopolitical priorities. The event served as a somber reflection on the senator's long career and the impact of his work on United States foreign policy.