Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent figure from South Carolina, died unexpectedly earlier this month shortly after visiting Ukraine. On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered a eulogy honoring Graham as a "beloved friend" and an "American original."

Fox News host Sean Hannity, who also eulogized Graham, called it an "honor" but expressed that he wished the late senator were still present. Hannity noted the attendance of President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and members of the president's Cabinet, saying Graham would be "proud" to have them there.

Hannity described Graham as a man who set records on Fox News for his colorful on-air language and self-promotion, often directing viewers to his website. He highlighted Graham's foreign-policy work and his advocacy for Israel, calling it the late senator's "dream" to achieve peace.

President Trump recalled a moment from the 2016 GOP presidential primaries when he shared Graham's personal cellphone number after a disagreement. He reflected on their evolving relationship, which started "a little bit rough" as they competed for the nomination but grew "closer and closer."

Trump praised Graham's journey "from that pool hall where his parents raised him to the halls of the United States Senate where he was respected and loved," calling him "one of the most important men in the most important country on earth."

Hannity added that despite disagreements, he and Graham shared similar backgrounds that shaped their values and taught them valuable lessons. He also recalled that they "laughed often," including about some of those attending the funeral.

The service was a gathering to say goodbye to a man driven by principle, faith, family, and country, remembered as someone truly unique in American politics.

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