Donald Trump and world leaders attend Lindsey Graham’s funeral

The funeral service for US Senator Lindsey Graham took place Tuesday afternoon at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, drawing hundreds of mourners and numerous world leaders. Graham, a South Carolina Republican who served in the Senate since 2002 and previously in the House of Representatives, died unexpectedly on July 11. His legislative career spanned decades, during which he held positions on multiple Senate committees including Budget, Appropriations, Judiciary, and Environment and Public Works.

Graham was recognized as a prominent foreign policy voice within the Republican Party, having consistently advocated for military intervention in various global conflicts. He was a strong supporter of the 2003 invasion of Iraq and had long pushed for military action against Iran. He maintained unwavering support for Israel and backed the Trump administration's military operations against Iran, reportedly becoming emotional when discussing the February strikes conducted by the US and Israel. Graham also vocally supported Ukraine following Russia's 2022 invasion.

President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the service, describing Graham as a figure of immense influence in American and world politics. Trump stated that Graham was instrumental in virtually every significant legislative and policy matter in Washington for over three decades and that his influence extended to global affairs. Netanyahu and Zelenskyy were among the international leaders who attended the service, reflecting Graham's prominence in international relations and his relationships with allied governments.