South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, passed away on July 11 at the age of 71. Political leaders and public figures are going to gather at his funeral on July 28 to honour him, where Trump is expected to speak at Washington National Cathedral.
Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are attending Lindsey Graham’s funeral
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are among the prominent figures attending the event, according to TMZ. Netanyahu traveled to Washington on July 27 at Trump’s invitation to attend the service, Trump’s office announced.
The funeral procession will honor Graham with members of the South Carolina State Guard carrying his remains. It will also include a law enforcement tribute and an F-16 flyover. The service will be held at First Baptist Church of Columbia. It will be followed by a private burial in Pickens, South Carolina, according to CBS News.
According to Pulse of NH, Graham spent more than 20 years in the Senate. He became one of the Republican Party’s best-known members during that time. He was a close friend and adviser to President Donald Trump. Graham advised Trump on foreign affairs and played a major role on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
“Graham has consistently pushed for outcomes in the War on Terror that protect our long-term national security interests,” read his website. It also stated, “Graham was elected to the United States Senate in 2002 and was re-elected in 2008, 2014, and 2020. He became the first person in South Carolina history to garner over one million votes in the 2008 general election.”
South Dakota Senator John Thune said he feels Graham’s absence every day. He noted that lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle considered Graham a friend. Thune said, “I saw firsthand just how much he was respected by our allies, and just how well he was able to connect with foreign leaders around the globe.”
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