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Donald Trump and world leaders attend Lindsey Graham’s funeral

Donald Trump and world leaders attend Lindsey Graham’s funeral

Summary

Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died unexpectedly on July 11. His funeral was attended by President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and other world leaders.

Key Facts

  • Lindsey Graham was a Republican Senator from South Carolina, first elected in 2002 and re-elected several times.
  • He previously served in the US House of Representatives starting in 1994.
  • Graham was chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and served on several other Senate committees.
  • He supported the 2003 US invasion of Iraq and pushed for military action against Iran.
  • Graham strongly supported Israel and backed President Trump’s policies on Iran.
  • He supported Ukraine after Russia invaded it in 2022.
  • His funeral was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC.
  • President Trump spoke at the funeral, praising Graham’s role in US politics and global affairs.
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