President Trump Delivers Eulogy for Late Senator Lindsey Graham at Washington National Cathedral
President Trump delivered a 14-minute eulogy for the late Senator Lindsey Graham at a funeral service held at the Washington National Cathedral. The late senator, a prominent Republican and foreign policy hawk, died unexpectedly on July 11 at the age of 71. During the service, President Trump described Graham as a "giant" of the Senate and a "respected statesman" who was a "tough cookie" and a "true American original." While the president appeared to struggle to keep his eyes open at times during the ceremony, the administration announced that he was reflecting on the loss of his dear friend. The service was attended by foreign leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Graham's career spanned over 30 years, during which he became a close ally of President Trump. Although they were rivals in 2016, they developed a deep friendship and Graham served as a de facto guide for the president's legislative agenda. The late senator's sister, Darline Graham, was appointed to fill his seat until January, and she has announced her intention to run for a full six-year term.