Donald Trump and world leaders attend Lindsey Graham’s funeral
US President Donald Trump and various world leaders attended the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral. Graham, a long-serving Republican lawmaker, passed away unexpectedly on July 11.
Why it matters
The attendance of international leaders underscores Graham's significant influence on US foreign policy and global military alliances.
Donald Trump said Lindsey Graham was a force in politics at the late senator’s funeral in DC.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump, US Vice President JD Vance, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Eric Trump and Lara Trump, from left to right, attend the funeral service for the late US Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC. [Will Oliver/EPA] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 28 Jul 2026 28 Jul 2026 Hundreds of mourners have paid their respects to the late Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
The Republican lawmaker and key ally of President Donald Trump unexpectedly died on July 11.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in