Former President Donald Trump and a number of world leaders gathered in South Carolina for the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Al Jazeera.
The event, which took place this week, drew a bipartisan crowd of Washington figures and foreign dignitaries, as reported by multiple outlets including NBC News and The New York Times. Graham, a Republican senator from South Carolina, died after a long career in public service.
Al Jazeera published photographs of Trump alongside other leaders at the service. The Atlantic noted that Graham’s death prompted reflections on his political legacy, including his often unpredictable alliances. Fox News reported that Trump recalled an incident early in their relationship when Graham famously shared his own phone number in a public stunt, a moment that Trump said sparked their friendship.
NBC News described Graham as a “true American original” in its coverage of the Washington farewell. The New York Times provided details on the South Carolina memorial, noting the location and the range of attendees.
The funeral marks the end of a political career that spanned decades, during which Graham served as a key figure in the Senate on foreign policy and judicial matters. His relationship with Trump evolved from early criticism to close partnership, a dynamic that defined much of his later years in office.
Observers will watch for how Graham’s absence reshapes the Senate’s Republican caucus and its approach to foreign policy.
