Lindsey Graham Funeral: Who’s Attending & How To Watch | Today’s news
Washington is honoring veteran Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham with two days of memorial services that will bring together top US politicians, foreign dignitaries and longtime allies to pay tribute to one of the Senate’s most influential voices on national security and foreign policy.
Graham, who died on July 11 at the age of 71 of a suspected aortic dissection after returning from a trip to Ukraine and a NATO summit in Turkey, is being remembered with ceremonies at the US Capitol and Washington National Cathedral before his funeral in South Carolina.
Who is attending Lindsey Graham’s funeral?
A number of senior US officials and international leaders are attending the memorial services in Washington.
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Lindsey Graham’s funeral includes a tribute in the rotunda of the US Capitol on July 28 and an invitation-only service at the Washington National Cathedral on the same day. A parade and public service will be held on July 29 in South Carolina.
Notable speakers at Graham’s memorial service include President Donald Trump, who will deliver the eulogy, and Vice President JD Vance, among other senior officials and leaders from the U.S. and abroad.
Lindsey Graham’s funeral can be watched live online via the official live stream of the US Senate Tribute to the Capitol and on the official Washington National Cathedral Funeral Service YouTube channel.
Lindsey Graham is remembered by many political figures for his influential role in national security and foreign policy, as well as his longstanding relationships with leaders from Israel and Ukraine.
Lindsey Graham has reportedly died of a suspected aortic dissection, raising questions about the impact of his heavy touring schedule shortly before his death.
-President Donald Trump, who is expected to deliver remarks at the National Cathedral.
-Vice President JD Vance, who is scheduled to speak during the Capitol Rotunda tribute.
-Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
– Cabinet officials and members of senior administration, including:
-Markwayne Mullin, Secretary of Homeland Security and former senator.
– Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
-Members of Congress from both parties.
Participation of foreign leaders
– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
-Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is also expected to meet with US senators after the memorial service.
Their participation reflects Graham’s long-standing support for Israel, Ukraine and an assertive US foreign policy.
Who Speaks at Lindsey Graham’s Funeral?
Honors at the US Capitol include:
-Senate leaders, including John Thun, who described Graham as “more than a colleague” and a “friend.”
Washington National Cathedral Service
President Donald Trump is expected to deliver one of the main eulogies during the invite-only funeral service.
While organizers have not released a full list of speakers, Sean Hannity and other conservative leaders are expected to attend the service.
How to watch Lindsey Graham’s funeral service in Washington, DC
Although neither ceremony is open to the public, both can be watched online via live streams.
Tribute to the rotunda of the US Capitol
The Capitol ceremony can be watched live via the US Senate’s official live stream on Senate.gov.
Washington National Cathedral funeral
The National Cathedral service will be streamed live on Washington National Cathedral’s official YouTube channel.
Burial order
Tuesday, July 28 – Washington, DC
-Arriving of Graham’s casket in the rotunda of the US Capitol with an armed forces honor guard.
– A memorial ceremony honoring his senate and military service.
-Invitation-only funeral service at Washington National Cathedral where Trump is scheduled to speak.
Wednesday, July 29 – South Carolina
– The parade begins at the South Carolina State House in Columbia.
-Public service at First Baptist Church of Columbia.
-Private funeral in Pickens County where Graham will be laid to rest by his family’s side.
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