Trump and leaders honor Lindsey Graham funeral Washington

The late Senator Lindsey Graham will be honored with two days of funeral services beginning in Washington on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, drawing tributes from President Donald Trump, world leaders, and colleagues from his more than three decades in Congress. The South Carolina Republican, who died unexpectedly at his Washington home on July 11 at age 71, will be memorialized at the U.S. Capitol and Washington National Cathedral before being buried in his home state on Wednesday.

Tuesday's ceremonies will begin with a private service in the Capitol Rotunda, where an Armed Forces Body Bearer Team will carry Graham's remains in recognition of his Air Force service. Vice President JD Vance is expected to speak. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said it was fitting to give Graham a special Capitol honor as colleagues said their final goodbyes, describing him as more than a colleague but a friend. The service will be livestreamed.

A funeral service will follow at Washington National Cathedral at 2 p.m., where President Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks. The service is expected to include other conservative leaders and a roster of socially conservative figures. The global reach of...