Nation's leaders gather to remember Lindsey Graham, a 'true American original'

World leaders gathered in Washington D.C. today to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11, 2026, at the age of 71 due to an aortic dissection. The funeral services commenced with an arrival ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, followed by a service at the Washington National Cathedral.

Among the prominent figures attending the ceremonies were former President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to deliver a eulogy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These leaders, along with numerous lawmakers, gathered to pay their respects to the South Carolina Republican, known for his long career in Congress and his hawkish stance on foreign policy.

Further memorial events for Senator Graham are planned for Wednesday in his home state of South Carolina, including services at the State House in Columbia and a public service at the First Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest in a private family burial in Pickens County.