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Donald Trump and world leaders attend Lindsey Graham’s funeral
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Hundreds of mourners gathered to pay their respects to the late Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who unexpectedly died on July 11.
- Graham served in the US Senate since 2002, was a key Republican ally of President Donald Trump, and held influential roles including chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.
- Known for his strong support of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, military action against Iran, backing of Israel, and vocal support for Ukraine after Russia's 2022 invasion, Graham was a prominent figure in US foreign policy.
- World leaders including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended Graham’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.
- Trump praised Graham as a powerful force in US politics and a beloved friend who dedicated over 30 years to public service, emphasizing his significant influence on legislation and global affairs.
