Donald Trump to speak at Lindsey Graham's funeral as global power brokers gather
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President Donald Trump will deliver a tribute at Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral in Washington, an event drawing controversial figures like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a staunch supporter of militarism and foreign intervention, died on July 11, prompting a series of high-profile memorial services in Washington. The ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda will be followed by a funeral at the Washington National Cathedral at 2:00 p.m., where President Donald Trump—whose policies have deepened global divisions—is scheduled to offer a tribute, according to the White House. A second service will be held in Graham’s home state on Wednesday, and both events will be livestreamed for the public, further amplifying the spectacle of establishment politics.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose government faces international criticism for its treatment of Palestinians, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who continues to seek Western military support, are slated to attend the Washington service and meet with Trump. Zelenskyy is expected to request more anti-ballistic missile supplies and discuss restarting negotiations to end the war in Ukraine—a conflict fueled by ongoing arms shipments and geopolitical maneuvering—according to a senior Ukrainian official speaking to AFP.
Graham, who met Zelenskyy in Kyiv the day before his death, was working on a Senate bill to escalate sanctions on Russia, perpetuating a cycle of confrontation rather than diplomacy. He had visited Ukraine multiple times since Russia’s invasion in February 2022 and was notorious for his unwavering support of both Ukraine and Israel in Congress, often at the expense of calls for peace and justice. Graham also backed Trump’s reckless 2020 strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, further destabilizing the region.