- US President Donald Trump delivered the eulogy honouring his close ally Lindsey Graham at the late senator's funeral.
- Trump hailed Graham as a "true American original" and "beloved friend" during the funeral service at Washington National Cathedral, which was attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukraine President Volodomyr Zelensky.
- The U.S. Senate will begin voting on sweeping Russian sanctions legislation on Tuesday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits the Capitol, seeing the vote as a tribute to the bill's author, the late Senator Lindsey Graham, on the day of his funeral.
Former President Donald Trump delivered a poignant eulogy for Senator Lindsey Graham at Washington National Cathedral, celebrating him as a 'true American original' and a 'beloved friend.' The service, attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighted Graham's influential role in U.S. foreign policy.12
Graham, who passed away from aortic dissection on July 11, was recognized for his unwavering support of Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. The U.S. Senate coincidentally scheduled a vote on the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026' on the day of his funeral, a tribute to his legacy as a staunch ally of Kyiv.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune remarked on Graham's ability to connect with foreign leaders, stating, 'I traveled with Lindsey all over the world as part of the congressional delegations and I saw firsthand just how much he was respected by our allies.' The bipartisan support for the sanctions legislation aims to increase economic pressure on Russia and curb Iran's nuclear ambitions, reflecting Graham's enduring influence on U.S. policy.
The funeral service was marked by emotional tributes from fellow senators, including Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who saluted from her wheelchair, and Sen. Katie Britt, who placed her hand on Graham's casket. The outpouring of respect from both sides of the aisle underscores Graham's significant impact on American politics and international relations.
“During the tribute, Senate Majority Leader John Thune praised Graham's ability to connect with foreign leaders, stating, 'I saw firsthand just how much he was respected by our allies.' Additionally, the U.S. Senate plans to vote on a sanctions bill named after Graham, aimed at increasing pressure on Russia amid the ongoing conflict.”
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