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 memorial service held at the Washington National Cathedral. The late Senator, a longtime conservative fixture and hawkish advocate for American military strength, died unexpectedly on July 11 at age 71. During his remarks, President Trump described Graham as a "great politician" and a "giant of the United States Senate" who was an indispensable dealmaker and honest broker. While the service was attended by domestic and foreign dignitaries, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Trump recalled the personal history between him and Graham. He noted that while they were rivals during the 2016 campaign, they eventually became close friends. The late Senator's death has opened a special primary in South Carolina to fill his seat, with his sister, Darline Graham, appointed to hold the seat until the special election. The service reflected the deep respect Graham garnered across the political spectrum, highlighting his ability to work across party lines for the common good.