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Donald Trump to deliver tribute during Lindsey Graham’s funeral service - US politics live
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Memorial services for late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham are being held in Washington, including a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda and a funeral at the Washington National Cathedral, where former President Donald Trump will deliver a tribute.
- Graham's remains will be transported to South Carolina for a second service, with both ceremonies available for public viewing via livestream.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the funeral and meet with Trump amid shifting US policies on the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy is expected to seek additional anti-ballistic missile supplies and discuss restarting peace talks during his visit; Graham had been a strong supporter of Ukraine, visiting multiple times and working on sanctions against Russia.
- Graham was known for his firm support of Israel and US military actions in the Middle East, including backing the Iraq War, endorsing strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, and supporting aggressive policies against Iran.
