Leaders Attend Funeral for Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington D.C.

Why it matters locally: The funeral for Senator Lindsey Graham, a long-serving representative for South Carolina, marks the passing of a prominent political figure whose legislative work and policy positions directly impacted the state and its constituents. His death necessitates a special election to fill his seat in the U.S. Senate, which will be a significant political event for South Carolina.

WASHINGTON D.C. — A funeral service for Senator Lindsey Graham drew a number of prominent figures, including former President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Former President Trump delivered a eulogy during the service. He described Senator Graham as a "force of nature" and noted his "extremely hawkish" foreign policy stance. Trump spoke of Graham as "strong and steadfast." The presence of President Zelensky and Prime Minister Netanyahu at the funeral followed earlier discussions between the international leaders. The service took place in Washington D.C.