Graham’s journey from a Trump critic to ally kept him a power player.
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina was honored at his funeral in Washington, where President Donald Trump praised his lifelong dedication to public service. Graham’s political journey saw him evolve from a vocal critic of Trump to a close ally, solidifying his status as a Senate power broker. His colleagues remembered him as a personable and relentless fighter in the chamber.
- ▪Lindsey Graham died and his funeral was held at the National Cathedral with President Donald Trump delivering remarks.
- ▪Throughout his career, Graham shifted from opposing Trump to becoming one of his staunch supporters, influencing key legislative battles.
- ▪Peers described Graham as a friendly, hard‑working senator who treated everyone equally and was known for his distinctive presence in the Senate.
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Lindsey Graham Remembered at Funeral as Friend and Relentless Fighter“He died doing the work he was born to do,” President Trump said at a service for the South Carolina senator at the National Cathedral.Published July 28, 2026Updated July 29, 2026Share full articleSenator Darline GrahamHaiyun Jiang/The New York TimesDoug Mills/The New York TimesDoug Mills/The New York TimesAssociated PressHaiyun Jiang/The New York TimesKenny Holston/The New York TimesAssociated PressPool, via Associated PressHaiyun Jiang/The New York TimesAlex Kent/The New York TimesAlex Kent/The New York Times{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","@id":"https://vp.nyt.com/video/2026/07/28/175100_1_28visualUploader-23633_wg_480p.mp4","description":"Video by Associated…
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