World leaders, including Trump, honor patriot Senator Lindsey Graham at funeral
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Hundreds gathered at the Washington National Cathedral for Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, where U.S. President Donald Trump and several foreign heads of state paid tribute to a steadfast defender of American values and global leadership.
Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday to honor the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11. Graham, a proud Republican and tireless public servant, served in the U.S. House from 1995 to 2003 and in the Senate from 2003 until his death. As chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and a key member of the Appropriations, Judiciary, and Environment and Public Works Committees, Graham was instrumental in advancing policies that strengthened America at home and abroad.
He was renowned for his principled support of the 2003 Iraq invasion, his advocacy for decisive military action against threats like Iran, and his unwavering commitment to Israel, America’s closest ally in the Middle East. Graham also stood firmly with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression in 2022, demonstrating his dedication to freedom and democracy worldwide.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and other international leaders joined the service, a testament to Graham’s global influence. President Donald Trump delivered remarks, praising Graham as a loyal ally and a “force in the world and US politics.”
"For more than 30 years, nothing of consequence happened in this capital without Lindsey Graham knowing about it. Nothing of significance happened anywhere in the world without Lindsey Graham having a view on it," Trump said.
"And no bill became law in the most exceptional republic in human history without Lindsey Graham having a say in it."
Trump added that Graham died “doing the work he was born to do,” highlighting Graham’s lifelong devotion to serving his country and defending its interests.